Enrollment
656
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Becker Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Becker Middle
Becker Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Becker, Minnesota, enrolling 656 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.2% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 656 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 391 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #328, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 656 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Becker Public School District also operates Becker Senior High (881 students) and Becker Primary (672 students) alongside Becker 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 Becker Middle compares
Becker 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,461
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Becker Public School District, which includes Becker Middle.
$12,461
Per student
-18%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 60.9%
Federal 8.4%
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 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
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
- -
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 (~656 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Becker Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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