- Enrollment
- 3,781
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 274216003740
📋 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 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 0
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) shrank from 29 students in 2022-23 to 10 in 2023-24 (-65.5%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 274216003740 · Plymouth, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 51.7% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayzata High (3,781 students)
Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) shrank from 29 students in 2022-23 to 10 in 2023-24 (-65.5%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayzata High
Wayzata High
3,781 students
- Wayzata Centra 1,342
Wayzata Central Middle
1,342 students
- Wayzata West M 836
Wayzata West Middle
836 students
- Wayzata East M 817
Wayzata East Middle
817 students
- North Woods El 775
North Woods Elementary School
775 students
- This school 29
Central Middle Alternative (Cmap)
29 students
What this shows Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) compares
Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$14,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
District finance for Wayzata Public School District reports $14,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 10 (2023-24), down 19.
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 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.