- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cambridge, MN
Cambridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270741003671
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Middle School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Cambridge, MN.
School address
District: Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270741003671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Cambridge Middle School held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 270741003671 · Cambridge, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 19.6:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students)
Cambridge Middle School held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Cambridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge-Isan
Cambridge-Isanti High School
1,582 students
- This school 607
Cambridge Middle School
607 students
- Cambridge Inte 536
Cambridge Intermediate School
536 students
- Cambridge Prim 498
Cambridge Primary School
498 students
- Isanti Middle 449
Isanti Middle School
449 students
- Isanti Interme 422
Isanti Intermediate School
422 students
What this shows Cambridge Middle School reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge Middle School compares
Cambridge Middle School 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 82% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$12,306
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 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 3.6%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Cambridge Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist reports $12,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-Isanti High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isanti Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isanti Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~607 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Middle School
How many students attend Cambridge Middle School?
Cambridge Middle School has 607 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cambridge, MN. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambridge Middle School?
27.4% of students at Cambridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Middle School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Middle School?
Cambridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Cambridge Middle School rank among public schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Middle School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist?
Besides Cambridge Middle School, Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist also operates Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students), Cambridge Intermediate School (536 students), and Cambridge Primary School (498 students). See the Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist district page for the complete list.