Enrollment
1,297
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Minnetonka West Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Minnetonka West Middle
Minnetonka West Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Excelsior, Minnesota, enrolling 1,297 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.7% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,297 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Asian (7%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Minnetonka Public School District also operates Minnetonka Senior High (3,514 students) and Minnetonka East Middle (1,320 students) alongside Minnetonka West 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 Minnetonka West Middle compares
Minnetonka West 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,080
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minnetonka Public School District, which includes Minnetonka West Middle.
$14,080
Per student
-8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 55.4%
Federal 5.2%
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 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
- 3,514
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~1,297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Excelsior on the city page.
Is Minnetonka West Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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