Enrollment
138
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Noble Academy Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Noble Academy Middle School
Noble Academy Middle School is a mid-sized charter middle school in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, enrolling 138 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 90% of Minnesota schools and 46% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.5% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 138 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #172, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
The surrounding Noble Academy spends $9,992 per pupil, 35% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Noble Academy, also runs Noble Academy Elementary (395 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 Noble Academy Middle School compares
Noble Academy Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Noble Academy, which includes Noble Academy Middle School.
$9,992
Per student
-35%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.4%
State 76.7%
Federal 22.9%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~138 students)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Noble Academy Middle School a good school?
Noble Academy Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 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.
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