- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Adams, MN
Southland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270272000054
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southland Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Adams · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southland Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southland Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Adams, MN.
School address
District: Southland Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270272000054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Southland Middle grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 6.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 270272000054 · Adams, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
107 enr · 21.4:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Southland Elementary (223 students)
Southland Middle grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 6.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Southland Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southland Elem
Southland Elementary
223 students
- Southland Seni
Southland Senior High
190 students
- This school
Southland Middle
107 students
What this shows Southland Middle reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southland Middle compares
Southland 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$14,786
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 107 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Southland Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Southland Public School District reports $14,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southland Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~107 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southland Middle
How many students attend Southland Middle?
Southland Middle has 107 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Adams, MN. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 116 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southland Middle is 21.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southland Middle?
24.8% of students at Southland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southland Middle is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Adams, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southland Middle?
Southland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Southland Middle rank among public schools in Adams?
By Resource Investment Index, Southland Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Adams, 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 Adams on the city page.
What other schools are in Southland Public School District?
Besides Southland Middle, Southland Public School District also operates Southland Elementary (223 students) and Southland Senior High (190 students). See the Southland Public School District district page for the complete list.