Enrollment
170
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mineral Point, WI
Mineral Point Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mineral Point Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550966001277
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mineral Point Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mineral Point · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mineral Point Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mineral Point Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mineral Point, WI.
School address
District: Mineral Point Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550966001277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mineral Point Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mineral Point Middle
Mineral Point Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, enrolling 170 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 170 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 247 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #91.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mineral Point Unified School District spends $19,585 per pupil, 31% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Mineral Point Unified School District also operates Mineral Point Elementary (377 students) and Mineral Point High (253 students) alongside Mineral Point 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 Mineral Point Middle compares
Mineral Point Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$19,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 92.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Mineral Point Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mineral Point Unified School District, which includes Mineral Point Middle.
$19,585
Per student
+31%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 48.7%
Federal 8.9%
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 Mineral Point Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Point Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mineral Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mineral Point Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~170 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mineral Point Middle
How many students attend Mineral Point Middle?
Mineral Point Middle has 170 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mineral Point, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mineral Point Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mineral Point Middle is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 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 Mineral Point Middle?
23.6% of students at Mineral Point Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mineral Point Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mineral Point Middle is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Mineral Point, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mineral Point Middle?
Mineral Point Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Mineral Point Middle rank among public schools in Mineral Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Mineral Point Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mineral Point, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mineral Point on the city page.
Is Mineral Point Middle a good school?
Mineral Point Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Mineral Point Unified School District?
Besides Mineral Point Middle, Mineral Point Unified School District also operates Mineral Point Elementary (377 students) and Mineral Point High (253 students). See the Mineral Point Unified School District district page for the complete list.
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