- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn Park, MN
Noble Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Noble Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270029505384Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noble Academy Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Brooklyn Park · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Noble Academy Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noble Academy Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Brooklyn Park, MN.
School address
District: Noble Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270029505384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Noble Academy Middle School shrank from 126 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.7 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 270029505384 · Brooklyn Park, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
138 enr · 23:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Noble Academy Elementary (395 students)
Noble Academy Middle School shrank from 126 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 6.7 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Noble Academy Middle School compares
Noble Academy Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 5% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 90% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,297
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 81.2%
African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Asian at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Noble Academy Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Noble Academy reports $11,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Noble Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Academy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noble Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Noble Academy Middle School
How many students attend Noble Academy Middle School?
Noble Academy Middle School has 138 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noble Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Noble Academy Middle School is 23:1, which is 46% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Noble Academy Middle School?
40.5% of students at Noble Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noble Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Noble Academy Middle School is Asian at 81.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Park, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noble Academy Middle School?
Noble Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Noble Academy Middle School rank among middle schools in Brooklyn Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Noble Academy Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Brooklyn Park, 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 Brooklyn Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Noble Academy?
Besides Noble Academy Middle School, Noble Academy also operates Noble Academy Elementary (395 students). See the Noble Academy district page for the complete list.