Enrollment
14
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · White Bear Lake, MN
Level Up Academy Virtual Middle
Federal NCES profile for Level Up Academy Virtual Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270040805553Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Level Up Academy Virtual Middle earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in White Bear Lake · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Level Up Academy Virtual Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Level Up Academy Virtual Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in White Bear Lake, MN.
School address
District: Level Up Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270040805553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Level Up Academy Virtual Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Level Up Academy Virtual Middle
Level Up Academy Virtual Middle is a higher-need, small charter middle school in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, enrolling 14 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7:1, Level Up Academy Virtual Middle is leaner than roughly 90% of Minnesota schools and 56% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Minnesota schools, with 14 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Level Up Academy also operates Level Up Academy (145 students) and Level Up Academy Middle School (64 students) alongside Level Up Academy Virtual 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 Level Up Academy Virtual Middle compares
Level Up Academy Virtual 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 56% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 27% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
7:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 10% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
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 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 7.1%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Level Up Academy Virtual Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Level Up Academy, which includes Level Up Academy Virtual Middle.
$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 Virtual Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level Up Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Level Up Academy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Level Up Academy Virtual Middle'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
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~14 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Level Up Academy Virtual Middle
How many students attend Level Up Academy Virtual Middle?
Level Up Academy Virtual Middle has 14 students enrolled. It is a middle school in White Bear Lake, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Level Up Academy Virtual Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Level Up Academy Virtual Middle is 7:1, which is 56% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Level Up Academy Virtual Middle?
54.5% of students at Level Up Academy Virtual Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Level Up Academy Virtual Middle?
The largest demographic group at Level Up Academy Virtual Middle is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in White Bear Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Level Up Academy Virtual Middle?
Level Up Academy Virtual Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Level Up Academy Virtual Middle rank among middle schools in White Bear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Level Up Academy Virtual Middle ranks #1 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 Virtual Middle a good school?
Level Up Academy Virtual Middle earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of 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 Level Up Academy?
Besides Level Up Academy Virtual Middle, Level Up Academy also operates Level Up Academy (145 students), Level Up Academy Middle School (64 students), and Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy (27 students). See the Level Up Academy district page for the complete list.
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