Enrollment
29
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plymouth, MN
Central Middle Alternative (Cmap)
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle Alternative (Cmap), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 274216003740
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 29
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Wayzata Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274216003740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+21% vs state
What stands out at Central Middle Alternative (Cmap)
Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) is a higher-need, small middle school in Plymouth, Minnesota, enrolling 29 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 29 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #84, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Wayzata Public School District also operates Wayzata High (3,781 students) and Wayzata Central Middle (1,342 students) alongside Central Middle Alternative (Cmap).
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 Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) compares
Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 21% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,506
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.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayzata Public School District, which includes Central Middle Alternative (Cmap).
$14,506
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayzata High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Wayzata Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Wayzata West Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Wayzata East Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Woods Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Central Middle Alternative (Cmap)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,781
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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.
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Central Middle Alternative (Cmap)'s federal record.
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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 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) rank among middle schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Plymouth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Plymouth on the city page.
Is Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) a good school?
Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Wayzata Public School District?
Besides Central Middle Alternative (Cmap), Wayzata Public School District also operates Wayzata High (3,781 students), Wayzata Central Middle (1,342 students), and Wayzata West Middle (836 students). See the Wayzata Public School District district page for the complete list.
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