Enrollment
567
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Robbinsdale, MN
Robbinsdale Middle
Federal NCES profile for Robbinsdale 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 273178002184
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robbinsdale Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 567
- students enrolled
Robbinsdale Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Robbinsdale Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273178002184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robbinsdale Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robbinsdale Middle
Robbinsdale Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, enrolling 567 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 567 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 144 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by African American (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 202 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 567 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Robbinsdale Public School District also operates Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students) and Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High (1,396 students) alongside Robbinsdale Middle.
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 Robbinsdale Middle compares
Robbinsdale Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 57% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% 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
47.1%
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
$16,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.6 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 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
White 16.0%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.1, Robbinsdale Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robbinsdale Public School District, which includes Robbinsdale Middle.
$16,508
Per student
+8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 55.0%
Federal 12.0%
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 Robbinsdale Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Lake Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robbinsdale Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~567 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robbinsdale Middle
How many students attend Robbinsdale Middle?
Robbinsdale Middle has 567 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Robbinsdale, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robbinsdale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Robbinsdale Middle is 18.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robbinsdale Middle?
67.2% of students at Robbinsdale Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robbinsdale Middle?
The largest demographic group at Robbinsdale Middle is African American at 37.0% of enrollment, in Robbinsdale, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robbinsdale Middle?
Robbinsdale Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
Is Robbinsdale Middle a good school?
Robbinsdale Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Robbinsdale Public School District?
Besides Robbinsdale Middle, Robbinsdale Public School District also operates Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students), Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High (1,396 students), and Plymouth Middle (749 students). See the Robbinsdale Public School District district page for the complete list.
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