Enrollment
155
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fergus Falls, MN
Iq Academy 6-8
Federal NCES profile for Iq Academy 6-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271188005408
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iq Academy 6-8 earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Fergus Falls · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 155
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Iq Academy 6-8 ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Fergus Falls, MN.
School address
District: Fergus Falls Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271188005408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
50.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+18% vs state
What stands out at Iq Academy 6-8
Iq Academy 6-8 is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, enrolling 155 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 155 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 161 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Fergus Falls Public School District spends $11,669 per pupil, 24% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fergus Falls Public School District also operates Kennedy High School (714 students) and Kennedy Middle School (558 students) alongside Iq Academy 6-8.
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 Iq Academy 6-8 compares
Iq Academy 6-8 on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,669
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Iq Academy 6-8 is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fergus Falls Public School District, which includes Iq Academy 6-8.
$11,669
Per student
-24%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 65.2%
Federal 14.9%
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 Iq Academy 6-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Iq Academy 9-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cleveland Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Adams Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Iq Academy 6-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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
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Frequently asked questions about Iq Academy 6-8
How many students attend Iq Academy 6-8?
Iq Academy 6-8 has 155 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fergus Falls, MN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iq Academy 6-8?
50.5% of students at Iq Academy 6-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iq Academy 6-8?
The largest demographic group at Iq Academy 6-8 is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Fergus Falls, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iq Academy 6-8?
Iq Academy 6-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Iq Academy 6-8 rank among public schools in Fergus Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Iq Academy 6-8 ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Fergus Falls, 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 Fergus Falls on the city page.
Is Iq Academy 6-8 a good school?
Iq Academy 6-8 earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 Fergus Falls Public School District?
Besides Iq Academy 6-8, Fergus Falls Public School District also operates Kennedy High School (714 students), Kennedy Middle School (558 students), and Iq Academy 9-12 (375 students). See the Fergus Falls Public School District district page for the complete list.
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