- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 35.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bloomington, MN
Oak Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270579000226
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Bloomington, MN.
School address
District: Bloomington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270579000226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Oak Grove Middle shrank from 703 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 270579000226 · Bloomington, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 25.4:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students)
Oak Grove Middle shrank from 703 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Oak Grove Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Seni
Jefferson Senior High
1,684 students
- Kennedy Senior
Kennedy Senior High
1,578 students
- Olson Middle
Olson Middle
762 students
- This school
Oak Grove Middle
711 students
- Valley View Mi 647
Valley View Middle
647 students
- Olson Elementa 524
Olson Elementary
524 students
What this shows Oak Grove Middle reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Grove Middle compares
Oak Grove Middle 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 61% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 12% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$17,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Oak Grove Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bloomington Public School District reports $17,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olson Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Middle
How many students attend Oak Grove Middle?
Oak Grove Middle has 711 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bloomington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Middle is 25.4:1, which is 61% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove Middle?
37.8% of students at Oak Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Middle is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Bloomington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Middle?
Oak Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Grove Middle rank among middle schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Bloomington, 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 Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomington Public School District?
Besides Oak Grove Middle, Bloomington Public School District also operates Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students), Kennedy Senior High (1,578 students), and Olson Middle (762 students). See the Bloomington Public School District district page for the complete list.