Enrollment
326
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Minneapolis, MN
Mn International Middle Chr School
Federal NCES profile for Mn International Middle Chr School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270018903142Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mn International Middle Chr School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #13 of 14
- middle schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mn International Middle Chr School has class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mn International Middle Chr School ranks #13 of 14 middle schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Twin Cities International Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270018903142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+126% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mn International Middle Chr School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mn International Middle Chr School
Mn International Middle Chr School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, enrolling 326 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Minnesota schools and 59% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 96.9% of students qualify for free meals, 126% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 326 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 38 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #38, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 1/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Twin Cities International Schools, also runs Twin Cities International Schools (595 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 Mn International Middle Chr School compares
Mn International Middle Chr 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 59% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 126% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 126% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
58.9%
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
$14,684
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 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 99.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 99.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.2, Mn International Middle Chr School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twin Cities International Schools, which includes Mn International Middle Chr School.
$14,684
Per student
-4%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.1%
State 81.5%
Federal 18.4%
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 Mn International Middle Chr School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Cities International Schools | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mn International Middle Chr School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mn International Middle Chr School
How many students attend Mn International Middle Chr School?
Mn International Middle Chr School has 326 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mn International Middle Chr School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mn International Middle Chr School is 25.1:1, which is 59% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mn International Middle Chr School?
96.9% of students at Mn International Middle Chr School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mn International Middle Chr School?
The largest demographic group at Mn International Middle Chr School is African American at 99.4% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mn International Middle Chr School?
Mn International Middle Chr School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Mn International Middle Chr School rank among middle schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Mn International Middle Chr School ranks #13 of 14 middle schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
Is Mn International Middle Chr School a good school?
Mn International Middle Chr School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Twin Cities International Schools?
Besides Mn International Middle Chr School, Twin Cities International Schools also operates Twin Cities International Schools (595 students). See the Twin Cities International Schools district page for the complete list.
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