- Enrollment
- 1,319
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sauk Rapids, MN
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273288002246
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Sauk Rapids · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sauk Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273288002246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School held near 1,067 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 273288002246 · Sauk Rapids, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,055 enr · 18.5:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High (1,319 students)
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School held near 1,067 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sauk Rapids-Ri
Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High
1,319 students
- This school
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
1,055 students
- Mississippi He
Mississippi Heights Elementary
808 students
- Pleasantview E
Pleasantview Elementary
734 students
- Rice Elementar 357
Rice Elementary
357 students
- Hillside Early 58
Hillside Early Childhood Center
58 students
What this shows Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School reports 1,055 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School compares
Sauk Rapids-Rice 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 32% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,055 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,055
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% 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
28.2%
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
$13,374
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools reports $13,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mississippi Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasantview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rice Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,055 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
How many students attend Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School?
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School has 1,055 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sauk Rapids, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,045 (2022-23) → 1,067 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School?
28.9% of students at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Sauk Rapids, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School?
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School rank among public schools in Sauk Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sauk Rapids, 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 Sauk Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools?
Besides Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools also operates Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High (1,319 students), Mississippi Heights Elementary (808 students), and Pleasantview Elementary (734 students). See the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools district page for the complete list.