Enrollment
1,165
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
53:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+235% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Middle School
Lake Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Woodbury, Minnesota, enrolling 1,165 students.
Class loads run heavy: 53:1 is larger than about 99% of Minnesota schools and 235% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.0% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,165 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #53.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students) and Park High School (1,992 students) alongside Lake Middle School.
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 Lake Middle School compares
Lake Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,382
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Washington County Schools, which includes Lake Middle School.
$13,382
Per student
-12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 59.0%
Federal 6.9%
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 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
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 44.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~1,165 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lake Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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