- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brewster, MN
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Round Lake-Brewster Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270038804737
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 118
- students enrolled
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270038804737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School grew from 112 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 270038804737 · Brewster, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 19.7:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Lake-Brewster Elementary (377 students)
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School grew from 112 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Round Lake-Brewster Middle School compares
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School is a growing 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 40% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 67% | - | - |
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.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
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
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,145
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.9%
White 20.3%
Asian 4.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Round Lake-Brewster Middle School is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools reports $11,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Round Lake-Brewster Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake-Brewster Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Round Lake-Brewster Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~118 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Round Lake-Brewster Middle School
How many students attend Round Lake-Brewster Middle School?
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School has 118 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brewster, MN. CCD year-over-year: 112 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Round Lake-Brewster Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Round Lake-Brewster 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 Round Lake-Brewster Middle School?
59.8% of students at Round Lake-Brewster Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Round Lake-Brewster Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Round Lake-Brewster Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.9% of enrollment, in Brewster, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Round Lake-Brewster Middle School?
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools?
Besides Round Lake-Brewster Middle School, Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools also operates Round Lake-Brewster Elementary (377 students). See the Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools district page for the complete list.