Enrollment
509
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn Park, MN
North View Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North View Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272520001214
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North View Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Brooklyn Park · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North View Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North View Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Brooklyn Park, MN.
School address
District: Osseo Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272520001214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North View Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at North View Middle School
North View Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, enrolling 509 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 70.9% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 509 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and Asian (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students) and Osseo Senior High (2,289 students) alongside North View 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 View Middle School compares
North View 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 66% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 27% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.2%
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
$15,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 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
African American 41.7%
Asian 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 7.7%
White 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, North View Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osseo Public School District, which includes North View Middle School.
$15,525
Per student
+2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 59.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 North View Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osseo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Center Ib World School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osseo Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North View Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,598
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~509 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North View Middle School
How many students attend North View Middle School?
North View Middle School has 509 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn Park, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North View Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North View Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North View Middle School?
70.9% of students at North View Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North View Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North View Middle School is African American at 41.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Park, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North View Middle School?
North View Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North View Middle School rank among middle schools in Brooklyn Park?
By Resource Investment Index, North View Middle School ranks #2 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 North View Middle School a good school?
North View Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Osseo Public School District?
Besides North View Middle School, Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students), Osseo Senior High (2,289 students), and Park Center Ib World School (2,061 students). See the Osseo Public School District district page for the complete list.
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