- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Prague, MN
New Prague Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Prague Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272343001145
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Prague Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in New Prague · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
New Prague Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Prague Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in New Prague, MN.
School address
District: New Prague Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272343001145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
New Prague Middle School held near 950 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 54.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 272343001145 · New Prague, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
926 enr · 29.9:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: New Prague Senior High (1,315 students)
New Prague Middle School held near 950 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 54.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
New Prague Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Prague Sen
New Prague Senior High
1,315 students
- This school
New Prague Middle School
926 students
- Raven Stream E
Raven Stream Elementary
542 students
- Eagle View
Eagle View
527 students
- Falcon Ridge 519
Falcon Ridge
519 students
- Central Educat 105
Central Education Campus
105 students
What this shows New Prague Middle School reports 926 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Prague Middle School compares
New Prague Middle School 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 | 29.9:1 | ▲ 89% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 68% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 926 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
926
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
29.9:1
students per teacher
- 89% above state mean
Top 95% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$12,226
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, New Prague Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Prague Area Schools reports $12,226 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Prague Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Prague Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raven Stream Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle View | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Falcon Ridge | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Education Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Prague Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~926 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Prague Middle School
How many students attend New Prague Middle School?
New Prague Middle School has 926 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Prague, MN. CCD year-over-year: 937 (2022-23) → 950 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Prague Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Prague Middle School is 29.9:1, which is 89% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 90% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Prague Middle School?
13.9% of students at New Prague Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Prague Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Prague Middle School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in New Prague, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Prague Middle School?
New Prague Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 New Prague Middle School rank among public schools in New Prague?
By Resource Investment Index, New Prague Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in New Prague, 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 New Prague on the city page.
What other schools are in New Prague Area Schools?
Besides New Prague Middle School, New Prague Area Schools also operates New Prague Senior High (1,315 students), Raven Stream Elementary (542 students), and Eagle View (527 students). See the New Prague Area Schools district page for the complete list.