- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richfield, MN
Scitech Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Scitech Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270043905291Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scitech Academy Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 56:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 91.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Scitech Academy Middle has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scitech Academy Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Richfield, MN.
School address
District: Scitech Academy Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270043905291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
56 on latest CCD 270043905291 · Richfield, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
56 enr · 56:1 · 91.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Scitech Academy Charter School (342 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 middle schools in Richfield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Scitech Academy Middle compares
Scitech Academy Middle vs Minnesota and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 56:1 | ▲ 254% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.1% | ▲ 113% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
56:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
56:1
students per teacher
- 254% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$20,485
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 56 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Programs
District finance for Scitech Academy Charter School reports $20,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scitech Academy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scitech Academy Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scitech Academy Middle'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 (~56 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scitech Academy Middle
How many students attend Scitech Academy Middle?
Scitech Academy Middle has 56 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richfield, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scitech Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Scitech Academy Middle is 56:1, which is 254% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 257% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scitech Academy Middle?
91.1% of students at Scitech Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scitech Academy Middle?
Scitech Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Scitech Academy Middle rank among middle schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Scitech Academy Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Richfield, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Richfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Scitech Academy Charter School?
Besides Scitech Academy Middle, Scitech Academy Charter School also operates Scitech Academy Charter School (342 students). See the Scitech Academy Charter School district page for the complete list.