- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Minneapolis, MN
Andersen Middle
Federal NCES profile for Andersen Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272124005519
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andersen Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #9 of 14
- middle schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Andersen Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andersen Middle ranks #9 of 14 middle schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124005519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+173 students YoY
Andersen Middle grew from 872 students in 2022-23 to 1,045 in 2023-24 (+19.8%).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 61.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+173 students YoY 272124005519 · Minneapolis, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,052 enr · 25:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
Andersen Middle grew from 872 students in 2022-23 to 1,045 in 2023-24 (+19.8%). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 61.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Andersen Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn High
Washburn High
1,521 students
- South High
South High
1,257 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,195 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
1,148 students
- This school
Andersen Middle
1,052 students
- Justice Page M
Justice Page Middle
1,020 students
What this shows Andersen Middle reports 1,052 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andersen Middle compares
Andersen Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 58% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,052
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
51.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,839
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 21.7%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Andersen Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minneapolis Public School District reports $21,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andersen Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Justice Page Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andersen Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 31.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,052 students)
Frequently asked questions about Andersen Middle
How many students attend Andersen Middle?
Andersen Middle has 1,052 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 872 (2022-23) → 1,045 (2023-24), up 173.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andersen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Andersen Middle is 25:1, which is 58% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andersen Middle?
61.2% of students at Andersen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andersen Middle?
The largest demographic group at Andersen Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andersen Middle?
Andersen Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andersen Middle rank among middle schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Andersen Middle ranks #9 of 14 middle schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides Andersen Middle, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Southwest High (1,195 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.