- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
North Branch Area Middle School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 272382001164 · North Branch, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 22:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunrise River Elementary School (960 students)
North Branch Area Middle School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
North Branch Area Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunrise River
Sunrise River Elementary School
960 students
- North Branch A
North Branch Area High School
791 students
- This school
North Branch Area Middle School
615 students
- North Branch A 239
North Branch Area Education Center
239 students
- Distance Learn 52
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
52 students
- Norse Area Lea 41
Norse Area Learning Center
41 students
What this shows North Branch Area Middle School reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Branch Area Middle School compares
North Branch Area 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,823
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
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.
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
District finance for North Branch Area Public Schools reports $12,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~615 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.