Enrollment
333
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Houston, Minnesota, enrolling 333 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 333 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.
Among 193 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #148, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Houston Public School District also operates Minnesota Virtual Academy High (706 students) and Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar (392 students) alongside Minnesota Virtual Academy 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 Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle compares
Minnesota Virtual Academy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,283
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston Public School District, which includes Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle.
$14,283
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 87.0%
Federal 3.4%
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 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
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~333 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle a good school?
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota 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 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.
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