Enrollment
150
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Minneapolis, MN
Set Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Set Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270024504857Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Set Academy Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools.
- #10 of 14
- middle schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 97.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Set Academy Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Set Academy Middle ranks #10 of 14 middle schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Metro Schools Charter · Minnesota
NCES ID 270024504857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+90% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+127% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Set Academy Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Set Academy Middle
Set Academy Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, enrolling 150 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30:1 is larger than about 95% of Minnesota schools and 90% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 97.3% of students qualify for free meals, 127% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 150 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #31, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Metro Schools Charter also operates Metro College Prep (585 students) and Set Academy Elementary (463 students) alongside Set Academy Middle.
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 Set Academy Middle compares
Set 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 | 30:1 | ▲ 90% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.3% | ▲ 127% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 127% 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
30:1
students per teacher
- 90% above state mean
Top 95% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$13,406
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Metro Schools Charter, which includes Set Academy Middle.
$13,406
Per student
-12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 87.6%
Federal 12.1%
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 Set Academy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro College Prep | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Set Academy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Set Academy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 41.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~150 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Set Academy Middle
How many students attend Set Academy Middle?
Set Academy Middle has 150 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Set Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Set Academy Middle is 30:1, which is 90% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Set Academy Middle?
97.3% of students at Set Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Set Academy Middle?
Set Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Set Academy Middle rank among middle schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Set Academy Middle ranks #10 of 14 middle schools in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis on the city page.
Is Set Academy Middle a good school?
Set Academy Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Metro Schools Charter?
Besides Set Academy Middle, Metro Schools Charter also operates Metro College Prep (585 students) and Set Academy Elementary (463 students). See the Metro Schools Charter district page for the complete list.
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