- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plymouth, MN
Plymouth Middle
Federal NCES profile for Plymouth Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273178001333
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plymouth Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Plymouth Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Robbinsdale Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273178001333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Plymouth Middle shrank from 836 students in 2022-23 to 789 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 273178001333 · Plymouth, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
749 enr · 26.8:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students)
Plymouth Middle shrank from 836 students in 2022-23 to 789 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Plymouth Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robbinsdale Ar
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High
1,840 students
- Robbinsdale Co
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High
1,396 students
- This school
Plymouth Middle
749 students
- Robbinsdale Sp 733
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El.
733 students
- Robbinsdale Mi 567
Robbinsdale Middle
567 students
- Meadow Lake El 488
Meadow Lake Elementary
488 students
What this shows Plymouth Middle reports 749 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plymouth Middle compares
Plymouth 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 | 26.8:1 | ▲ 70% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 6% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 93% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$17,779
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
African American 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Plymouth Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Robbinsdale Public School District reports $17,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plymouth Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow Lake Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plymouth Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~749 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Plymouth Middle
How many students attend Plymouth Middle?
Plymouth Middle has 749 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plymouth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 836 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Middle is 26.8:1, which is 70% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plymouth Middle?
40.1% of students at Plymouth Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plymouth Middle?
The largest demographic group at Plymouth Middle is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plymouth Middle?
Plymouth Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Plymouth Middle rank among middle schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Robbinsdale Public School District?
Besides Plymouth Middle, Robbinsdale Public School District also operates Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students), Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High (1,396 students), and Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El. (733 students). See the Robbinsdale Public School District district page for the complete list.