- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richfield, MN
Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper
Federal NCES profile for Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270028404804Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper has class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Richfield, MN.
School address
District: Seven Hills Preparatory Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270028404804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 270028404804 · Richfield, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
313 enr · 12:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Hills Preparatory Academy (480 students)
Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Hills Pr
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy
480 students
- This school
Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper
313 students
- Seven Hills Pr
Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El
303 students
What this shows Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper compares
Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 29% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,461
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.5%
African American 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Asian 12.1%
Two or More 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Seven Hills Preparatory Academy reports $12,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Hills Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper
How many students attend Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper?
Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper has 313 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper?
The student-teacher ratio at Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper is 12:1, which is 24% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper?
27.3% of students at Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper?
The largest demographic group at Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in Richfield, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper?
Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper rank among middle schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper ranks #1 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 Seven Hills Preparatory Academy?
Besides Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper, Seven Hills Preparatory Academy also operates Seven Hills Preparatory Academy (480 students) and Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El (303 students). See the Seven Hills Preparatory Academy district page for the complete list.