- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakeville, MN
Century Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Century Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271778002984
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Century Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Lakeville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Century Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Century Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Lakeville, MN.
School address
District: Lakeville Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271778002984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Century Middle School held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 53.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 271778002984 · Lakeville, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
950 enr · 17:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeville North High (1,871 students)
Century Middle School held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 53.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Century Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeville Nort
Lakeville North High
1,871 students
- Lakeville Sout
Lakeville South High
1,816 students
- This school
Century Middle School
950 students
- Kenwood Trail
Kenwood Trail Middle School
854 students
- Mcguire Middle
Mcguire Middle
844 students
- Lake Marion El 727
Lake Marion Elementary
727 students
What this shows Century Middle School reports 950 students on the CCD universe file.
How Century Middle School compares
Century 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 75% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 950 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
950
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,882
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 950 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Asian 15.2%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Century Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakeville Area Schools reports $14,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Century Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeville South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Trail Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcguire Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Marion Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Century Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~950 students)
Frequently asked questions about Century Middle School
How many students attend Century Middle School?
Century Middle School has 950 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakeville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 931 (2022-23) → 959 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Century Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Century Middle School is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Century Middle School?
10.5% of students at Century Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Century Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Century Middle School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Lakeville, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Century Middle School?
Century Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Century Middle School rank among middle schools in Lakeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Century Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Lakeville, 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 Lakeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeville Area Schools?
Besides Century Middle School, Lakeville Area Schools also operates Lakeville North High (1,871 students), Lakeville South High (1,816 students), and Kenwood Trail Middle School (854 students). See the Lakeville Area Schools district page for the complete list.