Enrollment
64
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · White Bear Lake, MN
Level Up Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Level Up Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270040805167Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Level Up Academy Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in White Bear Lake · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Level Up Academy Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Level Up Academy Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in White Bear Lake, MN.
School address
District: Level Up Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270040805167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Level Up Academy Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Level Up Academy Middle School
Level Up Academy Middle School is a mid-sized charter middle school in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, enrolling 64 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 64 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #83.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 57/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Level Up Academy also operates Level Up Academy (145 students) and Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy (27 students) alongside Level Up Academy 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 Level Up Academy Middle School compares
Level Up Academy 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▲ 9% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,164
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
Counselors0.0 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 62.5%
Two or More 14.1%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Level Up Academy Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Level Up Academy, which includes Level Up Academy Middle School.
$14,164
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 88.9%
Federal 7.9%
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 Level Up Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level Up Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Level Up Academy Virtual Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Level Up Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 (~64 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Level Up Academy Middle School
How many students attend Level Up Academy Middle School?
Level Up Academy Middle School has 64 students enrolled. It is a middle school in White Bear Lake, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Level Up Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Level Up Academy Middle School is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Level Up Academy Middle School?
46.6% of students at Level Up Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Level Up Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Level Up Academy Middle School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in White Bear Lake, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Level Up Academy Middle School?
Level Up Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Level Up Academy Middle School rank among middle schools in White Bear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Level Up Academy Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in White Bear Lake, 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 White Bear Lake on the city page.
Is Level Up Academy Middle School a good school?
Level Up Academy Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Level Up Academy?
Besides Level Up Academy Middle School, Level Up Academy also operates Level Up Academy (145 students), Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy (27 students), and Level Up Academy Virtual Middle (14 students). See the Level Up Academy district page for the complete list.
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