- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Edina, MN
South View Middle
Federal NCES profile for South View Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271125000686
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South View Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #10 of 15
- public schools in Edina · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South View Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South View Middle ranks #10 of 15 public schools in Edina, MN.
School address
District: Edina Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271125000686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
South View Middle held near 979 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.5 → 61.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 271125000686 · Edina, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,021 enr · 15.5:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Edina Senior High (2,641 students)
South View Middle held near 979 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.5 → 61.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
South View Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edina Senior H
Edina Senior High
2,641 students
- This school 1,021
South View Middle
1,021 students
- Valley View Mi 1,003
Valley View Middle
1,003 students
- Concord Elemen 741
Concord Elementary
741 students
- Countryside El 665
Countryside Elementary
665 students
- Normandale Ele 652
Normandale Elementary
652 students
What this shows South View Middle reports 1,021 students on the CCD universe file.
How South View Middle compares
South View Middle 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 55% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,021 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,021
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$14,953
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Asian 7.9%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, South View Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edina Public School District reports $14,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South View Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Countryside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Normandale Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South View Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~1,021 students)
Frequently asked questions about South View Middle
How many students attend South View Middle?
South View Middle has 1,021 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Edina, MN. CCD year-over-year: 987 (2022-23) → 979 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South View Middle is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 South View Middle?
19.1% of students at South View Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South View Middle?
The largest demographic group at South View Middle is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Edina, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South View Middle?
South View Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 South View Middle rank among public schools in Edina?
By Resource Investment Index, South View Middle ranks #10 of 15 public schools in Edina, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Edina on the city page.
What other schools are in Edina Public School District?
Besides South View Middle, Edina Public School District also operates Edina Senior High (2,641 students), Valley View Middle (1,003 students), and Concord Elementary (741 students). See the Edina Public School District district page for the complete list.