- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, MN
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271428005380
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Houston, MN.
School address
District: Houston Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271428005380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-15.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 271428005380 · Houston, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 14.5:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnesota Virtual Academy High (706 students)
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-15.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minnesota Virt
Minnesota Virtual Academy High
706 students
- Minnesota Virt
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar
392 students
- This school
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle
333 students
- Houston Elemen 247
Houston Elementary
247 students
- Houston Second 234
Houston Secondary
234 students
- Summit Learnin 22
Summit Learning Program
22 students
What this shows Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle compares
Minnesota Virtual Academy 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$12,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
African American 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Houston Public School District reports $12,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Virtual Academy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houston Secondary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Learning Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle
How many students attend Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle?
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle has 333 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, MN. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle is 14.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle?
57.3% of students at Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Houston, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle?
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle rank among public schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Public School District?
Besides Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle, Houston Public School District also operates Minnesota Virtual Academy High (706 students), Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar (392 students), and Houston Elementary (247 students). See the Houston Public School District district page for the complete list.