- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 44.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woodbury, MN
Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273381002466
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Woodbury · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 53:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Woodbury, MN.
School address
District: South Washington County Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273381002466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Lake Middle School held near 1,160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 50.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 273381002466 · Woodbury, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,165 enr · 53:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,072 students)
Lake Middle School held near 1,160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 50.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,072 students
- Park High Scho
Park High School
1,992 students
- Woodbury High
Woodbury High School
1,943 students
- This school
Lake Middle School
1,165 students
- Woodbury Middl
Woodbury Middle School
1,160 students
- Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove Middle School
1,005 students
What this shows Lake Middle School reports 1,165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Middle School compares
Lake 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 | 53:1 | ▲ 235% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 74% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
53:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,165
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
53:1
students per teacher
- 235% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$13,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Asian 18.2%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Lake Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Washington County Schools reports $13,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottage Grove Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 36.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,943
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- 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 (~1,165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Middle School
How many students attend Lake Middle School?
Lake Middle School has 1,165 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woodbury, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,145 (2022-23) → 1,160 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Middle School is 53:1, which is 235% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 238% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Middle School?
11.0% of students at Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Middle School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Woodbury, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Middle School?
Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lake Middle School rank among middle schools in Woodbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Woodbury, 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 Woodbury on the city page.
What other schools are in South Washington County Schools?
Besides Lake Middle School, South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students), Park High School (1,992 students), and Woodbury High School (1,943 students). See the South Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.