- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bloomington, MN
Success Academy Bloomington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Success Academy Bloomington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270040405390Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Success Academy Bloomington Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Success Academy Bloomington Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Success Academy Bloomington Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Bloomington, MN.
School address
District: Success Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270040405390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Success Academy Bloomington Middle shrank from 55 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.8 → 2.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 270040405390 · Bloomington, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
63 enr · 31.5:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Success Academy Saint Cloud (140 students)
Success Academy Bloomington Middle shrank from 55 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.8 → 2.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Success Academy Bloomington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Success Academ
Success Academy Saint Cloud
140 students
- Success Academ
Success Academy Bloomington Elem
117 students
- This school
Success Academy Bloomington Middle
63 students
What this shows Success Academy Bloomington Middle reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Success Academy Bloomington Middle compares
Success Academy Bloomington Middle is a shrinking 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 | 31.5:1 | ▲ 99% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 95% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
31.5:1
students per teacher
- 99% above state mean
Top 96% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,957
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.
Student demographics
African American 98.4%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.1, Success Academy Bloomington Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Success Academy reports $13,957 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Success Academy Bloomington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success Academy Saint Cloud | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Success Academy Bloomington Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Success Academy Bloomington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~63 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Success Academy Bloomington Middle
How many students attend Success Academy Bloomington Middle?
Success Academy Bloomington Middle has 63 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bloomington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 55 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Success Academy Bloomington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Success Academy Bloomington Middle is 31.5:1, which is 99% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 101% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Success Academy Bloomington Middle?
83.6% of students at Success Academy Bloomington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Success Academy Bloomington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Success Academy Bloomington Middle is African American at 98.4% of enrollment, in Bloomington, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Success Academy Bloomington Middle?
Success Academy Bloomington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Success Academy Bloomington Middle rank among middle schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Success Academy Bloomington Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Bloomington, 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 Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Success Academy?
Besides Success Academy Bloomington Middle, Success Academy also operates Success Academy Saint Cloud (140 students) and Success Academy Bloomington Elem (117 students). See the Success Academy district page for the complete list.