- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Golden Valley, MN
Sandburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sandburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273178005115
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandburg Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Golden Valley · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandburg Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandburg Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Golden Valley, MN.
School address
District: Robbinsdale Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273178005115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Sandburg Middle School shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-20.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-87 students YoY 273178005115 · Golden Valley, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 20.1:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students)
Sandburg Middle School shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-20.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sandburg Middle School 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
- Plymouth Middl
Plymouth Middle
749 students
- Robbinsdale Sp 733
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El.
733 students
- Robbinsdale Mi 567
Robbinsdale Middle
567 students
- This school 341
Sandburg Middle School
341 students
What this shows Sandburg Middle School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandburg Middle School compares
Sandburg Middle School 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 83% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.4%
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.6%
White 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 15.5%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.9, Sandburg Middle School 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 Sandburg Middle School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandburg Middle School'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
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sandburg Middle School
How many students attend Sandburg Middle School?
Sandburg Middle School has 341 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Golden Valley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), down 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandburg Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandburg Middle School?
59.3% of students at Sandburg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sandburg Middle School is African American at 32.6% of enrollment, in Golden Valley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandburg Middle School?
Sandburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Sandburg Middle School rank among public schools in Golden Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandburg Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Golden Valley, 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 Golden Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Robbinsdale Public School District?
Besides Sandburg Middle School, 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.