Enrollment
615
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Branch, MN
North Branch Area Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Branch Area Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272382001164
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Branch Area Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in North Branch · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Branch Area Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Branch Area Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in North Branch, MN.
School address
District: North Branch Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272382001164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Branch Area Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Branch Area Middle School
North Branch Area Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in North Branch, Minnesota, enrolling 615 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 88% of Minnesota schools and 39% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 615 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 469 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #311.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
North Branch Area Public Schools also operates Sunrise River Elementary School (960 students) and North Branch Area High School (791 students) alongside North Branch Area Middle School.
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 North Branch Area Middle School compares
North Branch Area 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 37% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 88% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$12,435
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
58
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 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
White 82.8%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, North Branch Area Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Branch Area Public Schools, which includes North Branch Area Middle School.
$12,435
Per student
-19%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 60.0%
Federal 9.1%
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 North Branch Area Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise River Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Branch Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Branch Area Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Distance Learning Academy Secondary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norse Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Branch Area Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 52:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Branch Area Middle School
How many students attend North Branch Area Middle School?
North Branch Area Middle School has 615 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Branch, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Branch Area Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Branch Area Middle School is 22:1, which is 39% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Branch Area Middle School?
26.8% of students at North Branch Area Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Branch Area Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Branch Area Middle School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in North Branch, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Branch Area Middle School?
North Branch Area Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Branch Area Middle School rank among public schools in North Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, North Branch Area Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in North Branch, 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 North Branch on the city page.
Is North Branch Area Middle School a good school?
North Branch Area Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 North Branch Area Public Schools?
Besides North Branch Area Middle School, North Branch Area Public Schools also operates Sunrise River Elementary School (960 students), North Branch Area High School (791 students), and North Branch Area Education Center (239 students). See the North Branch Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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