- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakeville, MN
Mcguire Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mcguire Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271778002435
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcguire Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Lakeville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcguire Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcguire Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Lakeville, MN.
School address
District: Lakeville Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271778002435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Mcguire Middle held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 58.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 271778002435 · Lakeville, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
844 enr · 14.1:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeville North High (1,871 students)
Mcguire Middle held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 58.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Mcguire Middle 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
- This school
Mcguire Middle
844 students
- Lake Marion El 727
Lake Marion Elementary
727 students
What this shows Mcguire Middle reports 844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcguire Middle compares
Mcguire Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 65% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 844 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 6.3%
Asian 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Mcguire Middle 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 Mcguire Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeville South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Trail Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Marion Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcguire Middle'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
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~844 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mcguire Middle
How many students attend Mcguire Middle?
Mcguire Middle has 844 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakeville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 865 (2022-23) → 861 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcguire Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcguire Middle is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Mcguire Middle?
15.1% of students at Mcguire Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcguire Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mcguire Middle is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Lakeville, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcguire Middle?
Mcguire Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcguire Middle rank among middle schools in Lakeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcguire Middle ranks #2 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 Mcguire Middle, 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.