- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Becker, MN
Becker Middle
Federal NCES profile for Becker Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270387002556
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Becker Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Becker · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Becker Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Becker Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Becker, MN.
School address
District: Becker Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270387002556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Becker Middle held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 270387002556 · Becker, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 18.2:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Becker Senior High (881 students)
Becker Middle held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Becker Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Becker Senior
Becker Senior High
881 students
- Becker Primary
Becker Primary
672 students
- This school
Becker Middle
656 students
- Becker Interme
Becker Intermediate Elementary
644 students
- Becker Alterna 24
Becker Alternative Learning Program
24 students
What this shows Becker Middle reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Becker Middle compares
Becker Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 57% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 76% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$12,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Becker Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Becker Public School District reports $12,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Becker Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becker Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Becker Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Becker Intermediate Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Becker Alternative Learning Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Becker Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Becker Middle
How many students attend Becker Middle?
Becker Middle has 656 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Becker, MN. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Becker Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Becker Middle is 18.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Becker Middle?
18.2% of students at Becker Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Becker Middle?
The largest demographic group at Becker Middle is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Becker, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Becker Middle?
Becker Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Becker Middle rank among public schools in Becker?
By Resource Investment Index, Becker Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Becker, 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 Becker on the city page.
What other schools are in Becker Public School District?
Besides Becker Middle, Becker Public School District also operates Becker Senior High (881 students), Becker Primary (672 students), and Becker Intermediate Elementary (644 students). See the Becker Public School District district page for the complete list.