Enrollment
1,020
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Minneapolis, MN
Justice Page Middle
Federal NCES profile for Justice Page Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272124004574
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Justice Page Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #11 of 14
- middle schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Justice Page Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Justice Page Middle ranks #11 of 14 middle schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124004574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+102% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Justice Page Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Justice Page Middle
Justice Page Middle is a large middle school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, enrolling 1,020 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.9:1 is larger than about 96% of Minnesota schools and 102% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,020 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 212 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #193, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 537 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Minneapolis Public School District spends $21,154 per pupil, 39% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students) and South High (1,257 students) alongside Justice Page Middle.
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 Justice Page Middle compares
Justice Page Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.9:1 | ▲ 102% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,020
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31.9:1
students per teacher
- 102% above state mean
Top 96% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$21,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Justice Page Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minneapolis Public School District, which includes Justice Page Middle.
$21,154
Per student
+39%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 50.3%
Federal 18.5%
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 Justice Page Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Justice Page Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~1,020 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Justice Page Middle
How many students attend Justice Page Middle?
Justice Page Middle has 1,020 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Justice Page Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Justice Page Middle is 31.9:1, which is 102% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 103% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Justice Page Middle?
28.2% of students at Justice Page Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Justice Page Middle?
The largest demographic group at Justice Page Middle is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Justice Page Middle?
Justice Page Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Justice Page Middle rank among middle schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Justice Page Middle ranks #11 of 14 middle schools in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis on the city page.
Is Justice Page Middle a good school?
Justice Page Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. 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 Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides Justice Page Middle, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Southwest High (1,195 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.
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