- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 41.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270024504857Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Set Academy Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools.
- #10 of 14
- middle schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 23
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+105 students YoY
Set Academy Middle grew from 150 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+70.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+105 students YoY 270024504857 · Minneapolis, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
150 enr · 30:1 · 97.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Metro College Prep (585 students)
Set Academy Middle grew from 150 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+70.0%). Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Set Academy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Metro College
Metro College Prep
585 students
- Set Academy El
Set Academy Elementary
463 students
- This school 150
Set Academy Middle
150 students
What this shows Set Academy Middle reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Set Academy Middle compares
Set Academy Middle is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
District finance for Metro Schools Charter reports $15,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 463
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~150 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), up 105.
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 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.