Enrollment
327
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Mmsa Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Mmsa Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270039905179Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mmsa Secondary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #70 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mmsa Secondary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mmsa Secondary School ranks #70 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Minnesota Math and Science Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270039905179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+121% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mmsa Secondary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mmsa Secondary School
Mmsa Secondary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, enrolling 327 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 94.4% of students qualify for free meals, 121% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 327 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 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 186 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 327 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Minnesota Math and Science Academy, also runs Mmsa Elementary School (243 students).
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 Mmsa Secondary School compares
Mmsa Secondary School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 121% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 121% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 81% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$17,906
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.9 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
African American 93.9%
Asian 4.0%
White 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Mmsa Secondary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minnesota Math and Science Academy, which includes Mmsa Secondary School.
$17,906
Per student
+17%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 75.5%
Federal 24.3%
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 Mmsa Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mmsa Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mmsa Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other 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 (~327 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mmsa Secondary School
How many students attend Mmsa Secondary School?
Mmsa Secondary School has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mmsa Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mmsa Secondary School is 19.2:1, which is 22% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mmsa Secondary School?
94.4% of students at Mmsa Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mmsa Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Mmsa Secondary School is African American at 93.9% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mmsa Secondary School?
Mmsa Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mmsa Secondary School rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Mmsa Secondary School ranks #70 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
Is Mmsa Secondary School a good school?
Mmsa Secondary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 Minnesota Math and Science Academy?
Besides Mmsa Secondary School, Minnesota Math and Science Academy also operates Mmsa Elementary School (243 students). See the Minnesota Math and Science Academy district page for the complete list.
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