- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blue Earth, MN
Blue Earth Area Middle
Federal NCES profile for Blue Earth Area Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270013002497
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Earth Area Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Blue Earth · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Earth Area Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Earth Area Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Blue Earth, MN.
School address
District: Blue Earth Area School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270013002497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Blue Earth Area Middle shrank from 140 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 270013002497 · Blue Earth, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 13.6:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Earth Area Elementary (515 students)
Blue Earth Area Middle shrank from 140 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Blue Earth Area Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Earth Are
Blue Earth Area Elementary
515 students
- Blue Earth Are
Blue Earth Area Secondary
378 students
- This school 163
Blue Earth Area Middle
163 students
- Blue Earth Are 8
Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe
8 students
What this shows Blue Earth Area Middle reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Earth Area Middle compares
Blue Earth Area Middle is a shrinking 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 3% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 42% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$13,462
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Blue Earth Area Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Blue Earth Area School District reports $13,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Earth Area Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth Area Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Earth Area Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Earth Area Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Earth Area Middle
How many students attend Blue Earth Area Middle?
Blue Earth Area Middle has 163 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blue Earth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Earth Area Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Earth Area Middle is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Earth Area Middle?
41.4% of students at Blue Earth Area Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Earth Area Middle?
The largest demographic group at Blue Earth Area Middle is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Blue Earth, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Earth Area Middle?
Blue Earth Area Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blue Earth Area Middle rank among public schools in Blue Earth?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Earth Area Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Blue Earth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Blue Earth Area School District?
Besides Blue Earth Area Middle, Blue Earth Area School District also operates Blue Earth Area Elementary (515 students), Blue Earth Area Secondary (378 students), and Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe (8 students). See the Blue Earth Area School District district page for the complete list.