Enrollment
108
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Breckenridge, MN
Breckenridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Breckenridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270615003005
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breckenridge Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Breckenridge · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Breckenridge Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Breckenridge Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Breckenridge, MN.
School address
District: Breckenridge Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270615003005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+128% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Breckenridge Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Breckenridge Middle
Breckenridge Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Breckenridge, Minnesota, enrolling 108 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36:1 is larger than about 97% of Minnesota schools and 128% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.5% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 108 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 169 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #131, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Breckenridge Public School District also operates Breckenridge Senior High (311 students) and Breckenridge Elementary (265 students) alongside Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge Middle compares
Breckenridge 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 | 36:1 | ▲ 128% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
36:1
students per teacher
- 128% above state mean
Top 97% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$13,716
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Breckenridge Public School District, which includes Breckenridge Middle.
$13,716
Per student
-10%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 70.7%
Federal 10.8%
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 Breckenridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breckenridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Breckenridge Area Learning Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Breckenridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 44.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~108 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~36:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Breckenridge Middle
How many students attend Breckenridge Middle?
Breckenridge Middle has 108 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Breckenridge, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breckenridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Breckenridge Middle is 36:1, which is 128% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 129% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Breckenridge Middle?
43.5% of students at Breckenridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breckenridge Middle?
Breckenridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Breckenridge Middle rank among public schools in Breckenridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Breckenridge Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Breckenridge, 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 Breckenridge on the city page.
Is Breckenridge Middle a good school?
Breckenridge Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Breckenridge Public School District?
Besides Breckenridge Middle, Breckenridge Public School District also operates Breckenridge Senior High (311 students), Breckenridge Elementary (265 students), and Breckenridge Area Learning Program (3 students). See the Breckenridge Public School District district page for the complete list.
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