Enrollment
29
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 274216003740
Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) — Plymouth, MN
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle Alternative (Cmap), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wayzata Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+21% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) reports 29 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 51.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 21% above the Minnesota average and 0% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 69.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wayzata Public School District spends $17,753 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.6% from local sources (property taxes), 48.8% from the state, and 6.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 21% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 21% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
69.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,753
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 29 Top 15% in Minnesota — larger than 85% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 51.7% +21% vs state
NCES ID 274216003740
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 69.0%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayzata Public School District, which includes Central Middle Alternative (Cmap).
$17,753
Per student
-16%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 48.8%
Federal 6.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,781
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
Similar middle schools in Plymouth
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Wayzata Central Middle
Standard public school
1,342 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Wayzata East Middle
Standard public school
817 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Plymouth Middle
Standard public school
749 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
East Middle Alternative (Emap)
Alternative education program
39 students
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Central Middle Alternative (Cmap)
How many students attend Central Middle Alternative (Cmap)?
Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) has 29 students enrolled. It is a middle school in PLYMOUTH, MN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Middle Alternative (Cmap)?
51.7% of students at Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle Alternative (Cmap)?
Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.