Enrollment
56
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
56:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+254% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+113% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scitech Academy Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scitech Academy Middle
Scitech Academy Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Richfield, Minnesota, enrolling 56 students.
Class loads run heavy: 56:1 is larger than about 99% of Minnesota schools and 254% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 91.1% of students qualify for free meals, 113% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 56 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 56 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Scitech Academy Charter School spends $18,568 per pupil, 22% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Scitech Academy Charter School, also runs Scitech Academy Charter School (342 students).
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 Scitech Academy Middle compares
Scitech Academy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,568
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scitech Academy Charter School, which includes Scitech Academy Middle.
$18,568
Per student
+22%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 76.4%
Federal 22.8%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~56 students)
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Scitech Academy Middle a good school?
Scitech Academy Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 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.
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