- Enrollment
- 3,514
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Excelsior, MN
Minnetonka West Middle
Federal NCES profile for Minnetonka West Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271167002194
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minnetonka West Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Excelsior · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Minnetonka West Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minnetonka West Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Excelsior, MN.
School address
District: Minnetonka Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271167002194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Minnetonka West Middle held near 1,287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 82.1 → 82.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 271167002194 · Excelsior, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,297 enr · 15.8:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnetonka Senior High (3,514 students)
Minnetonka West Middle held near 1,287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 82.1 → 82.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Minnetonka West Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minnetonka Sen
Minnetonka Senior High
3,514 students
- Minnetonka Eas 1,320
Minnetonka East Middle
1,320 students
- This school 1,297
Minnetonka West Middle
1,297 students
- Scenic Heights 930
Scenic Heights Elementary
930 students
- Groveland Elem 903
Groveland Elementary
903 students
- Minnewashta El 880
Minnewashta Elementary
880 students
What this shows Minnetonka West Middle reports 1,297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minnetonka West Middle compares
Minnetonka West Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 84% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,297 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,297
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$14,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Minnetonka West Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minnetonka Public School District reports $14,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Minnetonka West Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnetonka East Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scenic Heights Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Groveland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minnewashta Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minnetonka West Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Minnetonka West Middle
How many students attend Minnetonka West Middle?
Minnetonka West Middle has 1,297 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Excelsior, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,274 (2022-23) → 1,287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnetonka West Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnetonka West Middle is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minnetonka West Middle?
6.7% of students at Minnetonka West Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minnetonka West Middle?
The largest demographic group at Minnetonka West Middle is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Excelsior, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minnetonka West Middle?
Minnetonka West Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Minnetonka West Middle rank among public schools in Excelsior?
By Resource Investment Index, Minnetonka West Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Excelsior, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Minnetonka Public School District?
Besides Minnetonka West Middle, Minnetonka Public School District also operates Minnetonka Senior High (3,514 students), Minnetonka East Middle (1,320 students), and Scenic Heights Elementary (930 students). See the Minnetonka Public School District district page for the complete list.