Enrollment
761
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mahtomedi, MN
Mahtomedi Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mahtomedi Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271875000869
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mahtomedi Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mahtomedi · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mahtomedi Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mahtomedi Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mahtomedi, MN.
School address
District: Mahtomedi Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271875000869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mahtomedi Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mahtomedi Middle
Mahtomedi Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, enrolling 761 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Minnesota schools and 37% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.1% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 90% of state schools at 761 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 251 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mahtomedi Public School District also operates Mahtomedi Senior High (1,175 students) and O.H. Anderson Elementary (656 students) alongside Mahtomedi 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 Mahtomedi Middle compares
Mahtomedi 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 37% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 74% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.1%
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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$13,346
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 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 78.2%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Mahtomedi Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mahtomedi Public School District, which includes Mahtomedi Middle.
$13,346
Per student
-13%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 58.9%
Federal 5.9%
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 Mahtomedi Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahtomedi Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O.H. Anderson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mahtomedi Preschool | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Passages Transition Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mahtomedi Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 35.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 3.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mahtomedi Middle
How many students attend Mahtomedi Middle?
Mahtomedi Middle has 761 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mahtomedi, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahtomedi Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahtomedi Middle is 21.7:1, which is 37% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mahtomedi Middle?
11.1% of students at Mahtomedi Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mahtomedi Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mahtomedi Middle is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Mahtomedi, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mahtomedi Middle?
Mahtomedi Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Mahtomedi Middle rank among public schools in Mahtomedi?
By Resource Investment Index, Mahtomedi Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mahtomedi, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mahtomedi on the city page.
Is Mahtomedi Middle a good school?
Mahtomedi Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Mahtomedi Public School District?
Besides Mahtomedi Middle, Mahtomedi Public School District also operates Mahtomedi Senior High (1,175 students), O.H. Anderson Elementary (656 students), and Wildwood Elementary (648 students). See the Mahtomedi Public School District district page for the complete list.
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