- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Minneapolis, MN
Venture Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Venture Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270038405388Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Venture Academy Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 14
- middle schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Venture Academy Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Venture Academy Middle School ranks #4 of 14 middle schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Venture Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270038405388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Venture Academy Middle School grew from 80 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (+45.0%).
Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 270038405388 · Minneapolis, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
90 enr · 12.9:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Venture Academy High School (199 students)
Venture Academy Middle School grew from 80 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (+45.0%). Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Venture Academy Middle School compares
Venture Academy Middle School 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 107% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 107% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 36% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.9%
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
$25,756
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
African American 30.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.8%
Two or More 3.3%
White 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Venture Academy Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Venture Academy reports $25,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Venture Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venture Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Venture Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about Venture Academy Middle School
How many students attend Venture Academy Middle School?
Venture Academy Middle School has 90 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 80 (2022-23) → 116 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venture Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Venture Academy Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Venture Academy Middle School?
88.8% of students at Venture Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Venture Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Venture Academy Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Venture Academy Middle School?
Venture Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Venture Academy Middle School rank among middle schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Venture Academy Middle School ranks #4 of 14 middle schools in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Venture Academy?
Besides Venture Academy Middle School, Venture Academy also operates Venture Academy High School (199 students). See the Venture Academy district page for the complete list.