Enrollment
27
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Willmar, MN
Middle School Alc
Federal NCES profile for Middle School Alc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 274272005220
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School Alc earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #10 of 13
- public schools in Willmar · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 27
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School Alc ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Willmar, MN.
School address
District: Willmar Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274272005220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+70% vs state
What stands out at Middle School Alc
Middle School Alc is a higher-need, small middle school in Willmar, Minnesota, enrolling 27 students.
Economic need is high: 72.7% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 27 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 71 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #59, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Willmar Public School District also operates Willmar Senior High (1,205 students) and Willmar Middle School (842 students) alongside Middle School Alc.
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 Middle School Alc compares
Middle School Alc on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 70% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$14,812
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
White 29.6%
African American 11.1%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Middle School Alc is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willmar Public School District, which includes Middle School Alc.
$14,812
Per student
-3%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 72.1%
Federal 12.4%
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 Middle School Alc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willmar Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Willmar Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Kennedy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Lakeland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Middle School Alc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,205
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Middle School Alc
How many students attend Middle School Alc?
Middle School Alc has 27 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Willmar, MN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle School Alc?
72.7% of students at Middle School Alc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School Alc?
The largest demographic group at Middle School Alc is Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment, in Willmar, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School Alc?
Middle School Alc has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Middle School Alc rank among public schools in Willmar?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School Alc ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Willmar, 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 Willmar on the city page.
Is Middle School Alc a good school?
Middle School Alc earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Willmar Public School District?
Besides Middle School Alc, Willmar Public School District also operates Willmar Senior High (1,205 students), Willmar Middle School (842 students), and Kennedy Elementary (672 students). See the Willmar Public School District district page for the complete list.
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