Enrollment
296
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Melrose Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Melrose Middle
Melrose Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Melrose, Minnesota, enrolling 296 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.7:1 is larger than about 92% of Minnesota schools and 56% 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 29.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 296 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 356 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #249.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 44/100).
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Melrose Public School District also operates Melrose Elementary (512 students) and Melrose Secondary (505 students) alongside Melrose 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 Melrose Middle compares
Melrose 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,928
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Melrose Public School District, which includes Melrose Middle.
$13,928
Per student
-9%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 69.2%
Federal 12.3%
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 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
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~296 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Melrose Middle a good school?
Melrose Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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