Enrollment
109
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bemidji, MN
Trek North Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Trek North Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270034504666Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trek North Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Bemidji · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Trek North Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trek North Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bemidji, MN.
School address
District: Treknorth High School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270034504666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trek North Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trek North Middle School
Trek North Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Bemidji, Minnesota, enrolling 109 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Minnesota schools and 73% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 109 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 154 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #132, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (42%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 109 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 24 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 109 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Treknorth High School, also runs Treknorth High School (144 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Trek North Middle School compares
Trek North Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.3:1 | ▲ 73% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▲ 21% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 73% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
52.3%
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
$14,243
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 109 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 42.2%
White 36.7%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Trek North Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Treknorth High School, which includes Trek North Middle School.
$14,243
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 82.1%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Trek North Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treknorth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trek North Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~109 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Trek North Middle School
How many students attend Trek North Middle School?
Trek North Middle School has 109 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bemidji, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trek North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trek North Middle School is 27.3:1, which is 73% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trek North Middle School?
51.8% of students at Trek North Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trek North Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Trek North Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 42.2% of enrollment, in Bemidji, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trek North Middle School?
Trek North Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Trek North Middle School rank among middle schools in Bemidji?
By Resource Investment Index, Trek North Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bemidji, 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 Bemidji on the city page.
Is Trek North Middle School a good school?
Trek North Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Treknorth High School?
Besides Trek North Middle School, Treknorth High School also operates Treknorth High School (144 students). See the Treknorth High School district page for the complete list.
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