Enrollment
1,598
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Maple Grove, MN
Maple Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Maple Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272520002278
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Grove Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #14 of 15
- public schools in Maple Grove · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple Grove Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Grove Middle School ranks #14 of 15 public schools in Maple Grove, MN.
School address
District: Osseo Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272520002278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maple Grove Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maple Grove Middle School
Maple Grove Middle School is a large middle school in Maple Grove, Minnesota, enrolling 1,598 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,598 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 96 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students) and Osseo Senior High (2,289 students) alongside Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove Middle School compares
Maple Grove 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 37% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,598 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,598
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
21.6:1
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
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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 60.1%
African American 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Maple Grove 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 Osseo Public School District, which includes Maple Grove Middle School.
$15,525
Per student
+2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 59.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 Maple Grove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osseo Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Center Ib World School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osseo Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fernbrook Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- 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 (~1,598 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Maple Grove Middle School
How many students attend Maple Grove Middle School?
Maple Grove Middle School has 1,598 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Maple Grove, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Grove Middle School is 21.6:1, 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 Maple Grove Middle School?
24.1% of students at Maple Grove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maple Grove Middle School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Maple Grove, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Grove Middle School?
Maple Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Maple Grove Middle School rank among public schools in Maple Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Grove Middle School ranks #14 of 15 public schools in Maple Grove, 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 Maple Grove on the city page.
Is Maple Grove Middle School a good school?
Maple Grove Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Osseo Public School District?
Besides Maple Grove Middle School, Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students), Osseo Senior High (2,289 students), and Park Center Ib World School (2,061 students). See the Osseo Public School District district page for the complete list.
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