- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakeville, MN
Link12 Lakeville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Link12 Lakeville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271778005347
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Link12 Lakeville Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Lakeville · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Link12 Lakeville Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Link12 Lakeville Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Lakeville, MN.
School address
District: Lakeville Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271778005347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Link12 Lakeville Middle School grew from 41 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+24.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.9 → 3.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 271778005347 · Lakeville, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 12.5:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeville North High (1,871 students)
Link12 Lakeville Middle School grew from 41 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+24.4%). Teacher FTE lost 4.9 → 3.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Link12 Lakeville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeville Nort
Lakeville North High
1,871 students
- Lakeville Sout
Lakeville South High
1,816 students
- Century Middle
Century Middle School
950 students
- Kenwood Trail
Kenwood Trail Middle School
854 students
- Mcguire Middle
Mcguire Middle
844 students
- This school 50
Link12 Lakeville Middle School
50 students
What this shows Link12 Lakeville Middle School reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Link12 Lakeville Middle School compares
Link12 Lakeville Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 33% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Two or More 14.0%
African American 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 4.0%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Link12 Lakeville Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakeville Area Schools reports $14,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Link12 Lakeville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeville South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Trail Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcguire Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Link12 Lakeville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about Link12 Lakeville Middle School
How many students attend Link12 Lakeville Middle School?
Link12 Lakeville Middle School has 50 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakeville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Link12 Lakeville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Link12 Lakeville Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 Link12 Lakeville Middle School?
22.0% of students at Link12 Lakeville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Link12 Lakeville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Link12 Lakeville Middle School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Lakeville, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Link12 Lakeville Middle School?
Link12 Lakeville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Link12 Lakeville Middle School rank among middle schools in Lakeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Link12 Lakeville Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Lakeville, 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 Lakeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeville Area Schools?
Besides Link12 Lakeville Middle School, Lakeville Area Schools also operates Lakeville North High (1,871 students), Lakeville South High (1,816 students), and Century Middle School (950 students). See the Lakeville Area Schools district page for the complete list.