- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Melrose, MN
Melrose Middle
Federal NCES profile for Melrose Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272055003367
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melrose Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Melrose · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Melrose Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Melrose, MN.
School address
District: Melrose Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272055003367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Melrose Middle shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE added 12.6 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 272055003367 · Melrose, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 24.7:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Melrose Elementary (512 students)
Melrose Middle shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE added 12.6 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Melrose Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Melrose Elemen
Melrose Elementary
512 students
- Melrose Second
Melrose Secondary
505 students
- This school
Melrose Middle
296 students
What this shows Melrose Middle reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melrose Middle compares
Melrose Middle is a shrinking 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 56% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 31% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$14,193
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Melrose Middle is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Melrose Public School District reports $14,193 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Melrose Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melrose Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melrose Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melrose Middle
How many students attend Melrose Middle?
Melrose Middle has 296 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Melrose, MN. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose Middle is 24.7:1, which is 56% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Melrose Middle?
29.6% of students at Melrose Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melrose Middle?
The largest demographic group at Melrose Middle is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Melrose, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melrose Middle?
Melrose Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Melrose Middle rank among public schools in Melrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Melrose, 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 Melrose on the city page.
What other schools are in Melrose Public School District?
Besides Melrose Middle, Melrose Public School District also operates Melrose Elementary (512 students) and Melrose Secondary (505 students). See the Melrose Public School District district page for the complete list.