- Enrollment
- 2,856
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Prior Lake, MN
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Prior Lake-Savage Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273006001276
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Prior Lake · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prior Lake-Savage Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Prior Lake, MN.
School address
District: Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273006001276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School held near 1,996 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 103.6 → 106.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 273006001276 · Prior Lake, MN Middle · LARGE · TRAD
2,025 enr · 19.7:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Prior Lake High School (2,856 students)
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School held near 1,996 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 103.6 → 106.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prior Lake Hig
Prior Lake High School
2,856 students
- This school
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
2,025 students
- Hamilton Ridge 586
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
586 students
- Redtail Ridge 556
Redtail Ridge Elementary School
556 students
- Glendale Eleme 522
Glendale Elementary
522 students
- Westwood Eleme 505
Westwood Elementary
505 students
What this shows Prior Lake-Savage Middle School reports 2,025 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prior Lake-Savage Middle School compares
Prior Lake-Savage 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,025 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,025
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 82% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,012
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 1013 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
African American 6.1%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Prior Lake-Savage Middle School is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools reports $13,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prior Lake-Savage Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redtail Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prior Lake-Savage Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~2,025 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
How many students attend Prior Lake-Savage Middle School?
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School has 2,025 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Prior Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,987 (2022-23) → 1,996 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prior Lake-Savage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prior Lake-Savage Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 25% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prior Lake-Savage Middle School?
16.3% of students at Prior Lake-Savage Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prior Lake-Savage Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Prior Lake-Savage Middle School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Prior Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prior Lake-Savage Middle School?
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Prior Lake-Savage Middle School rank among public schools in Prior Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Prior Lake-Savage Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Prior Lake, 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 Prior Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools?
Besides Prior Lake-Savage Middle School, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools also operates Prior Lake High School (2,856 students), Hamilton Ridge Elementary School (586 students), and Redtail Ridge Elementary School (556 students). See the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools district page for the complete list.