Enrollment
139
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Adrian, MN
Adrian Middle
Federal NCES profile for Adrian Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270273003076
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adrian Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Adrian · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Adrian Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adrian Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Adrian, MN.
School address
District: Adrian Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270273003076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adrian Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adrian Middle
Adrian Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Adrian, Minnesota, enrolling 139 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 139 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 183 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #97.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Adrian Public School District also operates Adrian Elementary (295 students) and Adrian Secondary (155 students) alongside Adrian Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adrian Middle compares
Adrian Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 23% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 83% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Adrian Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adrian Public School District, which includes Adrian Middle.
$13,862
Per student
-9%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 68.5%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Adrian Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adrian Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adrian Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~139 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Adrian Middle
How many students attend Adrian Middle?
Adrian Middle has 139 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Adrian, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adrian Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Adrian Middle is 19.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adrian Middle?
32.8% of students at Adrian Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adrian Middle?
The largest demographic group at Adrian Middle is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Adrian, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adrian Middle?
Adrian Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adrian Middle rank among public schools in Adrian?
By Resource Investment Index, Adrian Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Adrian, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Adrian on the city page.
Is Adrian Middle a good school?
Adrian Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Adrian Public School District?
Besides Adrian Middle, Adrian Public School District also operates Adrian Elementary (295 students) and Adrian Secondary (155 students). See the Adrian Public School District district page for the complete list.
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