- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Paul, MN
The Journey School Middle
Federal NCES profile for The Journey School Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270043805290Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Journey School Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 13
- middle schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
The Journey School Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Journey School Middle ranks #9 of 13 middle schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: The Journey School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270043805290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
The Journey School Middle held near 26 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.7 → 1.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 270043805290 · Saint Paul, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
12 enr · 12:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: The Journey School (125 students)
The Journey School Middle held near 26 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.7 → 1.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How The Journey School Middle compares
The Journey School 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 12 | top 93% | - | - |
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.
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
58.3%
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
$19,419
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.0%
Two or More 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Largest group: African American at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, The Journey School Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for The Journey School reports $19,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Journey School Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Journey School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Journey School Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar middle schools in Saint Paul
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Highland Park Middle School
Standard public school
811 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Hmong College Prep Academy Ms
Standard public school
724 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Hidden River Middle School
Standard public school
640 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Battle Creek Middle
Standard public school
619 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Murray Middle School
Standard public school
576 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway
Standard public school
337 students 56.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~12 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Journey School Middle
How many students attend The Journey School Middle?
The Journey School Middle has 12 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 26 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Journey School Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at The Journey School Middle 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 The Journey School Middle?
61.5% of students at The Journey School Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Journey School Middle?
The largest demographic group at The Journey School Middle is African American at 75.0% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Journey School Middle?
The Journey School Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Journey School Middle rank among middle schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, The Journey School Middle ranks #9 of 13 middle schools in Saint Paul, 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 Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in The Journey School?
Besides The Journey School Middle, The Journey School also operates The Journey School (125 students). See the The Journey School district page for the complete list.