- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stillwater, MN
Stillwater Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stillwater Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273819001661
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stillwater Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools.
- #11 of 16
- public schools in Stillwater · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stillwater Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stillwater Middle School ranks #11 of 16 public schools in Stillwater, MN.
School address
District: Stillwater Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273819001661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Stillwater Middle School held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 273819001661 · Stillwater, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
939 enr · 21.3:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students)
Stillwater Middle School held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Stillwater Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stillwater Are
Stillwater Area High School
2,658 students
- Oak-Land Middl 946
Oak-Land Middle School
946 students
- This school 939
Stillwater Middle School
939 students
- Lake Elmo Elem 697
Lake Elmo Elementary
697 students
- Brookview Elem 607
Brookview Elementary
607 students
- Rutherford Ele 573
Rutherford Elementary
573 students
What this shows Stillwater Middle School reports 939 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stillwater Middle School compares
Stillwater Middle School 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 939 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
939
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
21.3:1
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
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,764
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 3.8%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Stillwater Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stillwater Area Public Schools reports $15,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stillwater Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak-Land Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Elmo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutherford Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stillwater Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~939 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stillwater Middle School
How many students attend Stillwater Middle School?
Stillwater Middle School has 939 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stillwater, MN. CCD year-over-year: 906 (2022-23) → 925 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stillwater Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stillwater Middle School is 21.3:1, 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 Stillwater Middle School?
16.2% of students at Stillwater Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stillwater Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stillwater Middle School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Stillwater, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stillwater Middle School?
Stillwater Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Stillwater Middle School rank among public schools in Stillwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Stillwater Middle School ranks #11 of 16 public schools in Stillwater, 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 Stillwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Besides Stillwater Middle School, Stillwater Area Public Schools also operates Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students), Oak-Land Middle School (946 students), and Lake Elmo Elementary (697 students). See the Stillwater Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.