Enrollment
1,128
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Osseo, MN
Osseo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Osseo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272520001217
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osseo Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Osseo · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Osseo Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osseo Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Osseo, MN.
School address
District: Osseo Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272520001217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Osseo Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Osseo Middle School
Osseo Middle School is a large middle school in Osseo, Minnesota, enrolling 1,128 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,128 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 148 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #96.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 564 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% 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 Osseo 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 Osseo Middle School compares
Osseo 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 24% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,128 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,128
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 77% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 564 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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 50.5%
African American 21.6%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Osseo 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 Osseo 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 Osseo 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Center Ib World School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fernbrook Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osseo 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
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,128 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Osseo Middle School
How many students attend Osseo Middle School?
Osseo Middle School has 1,128 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Osseo, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osseo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osseo Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osseo Middle School?
32.6% of students at Osseo Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osseo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Osseo Middle School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Osseo, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osseo Middle School?
Osseo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Osseo Middle School rank among public schools in Osseo?
By Resource Investment Index, Osseo Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Osseo, 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 Osseo on the city page.
Is Osseo Middle School a good school?
Osseo Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. 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 Osseo 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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