- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waconia, MN
Waconia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Waconia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 274146003066
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waconia Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Waconia · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Waconia Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waconia Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Waconia, MN.
School address
District: Waconia Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274146003066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Waconia Middle School held near 953 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.1 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 274146003066 · Waconia, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
885 enr · 14.3:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Waconia High School (1,335 students)
Waconia Middle School held near 953 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.1 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Waconia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waconia High S
Waconia High School
1,335 students
- This school
Waconia Middle School
885 students
- Southview Elem
Southview Elementary
544 students
- Bayview Elemen 530
Bayview Elementary
530 students
- Laketown Eleme 530
Laketown Elementary
530 students
- Early Childhoo 67
Early Childhood Special Education
67 students
What this shows Waconia Middle School reports 885 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waconia Middle School compares
Waconia 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 79% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 885 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
885
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$13,116
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Waconia Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waconia Public School District reports $13,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waconia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waconia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laketown Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Special Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waconia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~885 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waconia Middle School
How many students attend Waconia Middle School?
Waconia Middle School has 885 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waconia, MN. CCD year-over-year: 937 (2022-23) → 953 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waconia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waconia Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Waconia Middle School?
8.8% of students at Waconia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waconia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Waconia Middle School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Waconia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waconia Middle School?
Waconia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Waconia Middle School rank among public schools in Waconia?
By Resource Investment Index, Waconia Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Waconia, 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 Waconia on the city page.
What other schools are in Waconia Public School District?
Besides Waconia Middle School, Waconia Public School District also operates Waconia High School (1,335 students), Southview Elementary (544 students), and Bayview Elementary (530 students). See the Waconia Public School District district page for the complete list.