- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Maplewood, MN
John Glenn Middle
Federal NCES profile for John Glenn Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272385001170
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Glenn Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Maplewood · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John Glenn Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Glenn Middle ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Maplewood, MN.
School address
District: North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale · Minnesota
NCES ID 272385001170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
John Glenn Middle grew from 985 students in 2022-23 to 1,047 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 64.7 → 69.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 272385001170 · Maplewood, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,073 enr · 16.8:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tartan Senior High (1,687 students)
John Glenn Middle grew from 985 students in 2022-23 to 1,047 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 64.7 → 69.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
John Glenn Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tartan Senior
Tartan Senior High
1,687 students
- North Senior H
North Senior High
1,649 students
- This school
John Glenn Middle
1,073 students
- Skyview Commun
Skyview Community Middle
1,029 students
- Carver Element
Carver Elementary
898 students
- Justice Alan P
Justice Alan Page Elementary School
804 students
What this shows John Glenn Middle reports 1,073 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Glenn Middle compares
John Glenn Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 29% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,073
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$16,478
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.1%
African American 18.5%
White 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, John Glenn Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale reports $16,478 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Glenn Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tartan Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyview Community Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Justice Alan Page Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Glenn Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,073 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Glenn Middle
How many students attend John Glenn Middle?
John Glenn Middle has 1,073 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Maplewood, MN. CCD year-over-year: 985 (2022-23) → 1,047 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Glenn Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Glenn Middle is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Glenn Middle?
55.2% of students at John Glenn Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Glenn Middle?
The largest demographic group at John Glenn Middle is Asian at 38.1% of enrollment, in Maplewood, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Glenn Middle?
John Glenn Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 John Glenn Middle rank among public schools in Maplewood?
By Resource Investment Index, John Glenn Middle ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Maplewood, 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 Maplewood on the city page.
What other schools are in North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale?
Besides John Glenn Middle, North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale also operates Tartan Senior High (1,687 students), North Senior High (1,649 students), and Skyview Community Middle (1,029 students). See the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale district page for the complete list.