Enrollment
1,342
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plymouth, MN
Wayzata Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wayzata Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 274216002654
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayzata Central Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayzata Central Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayzata Central Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Wayzata Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274216002654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayzata Central Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayzata Central Middle
Wayzata Central Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Plymouth, Minnesota, enrolling 1,342 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.2% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,342 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 92 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Wayzata Public School District also operates Wayzata High (3,781 students) and Wayzata West Middle (836 students) alongside Wayzata Central Middle.
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 Wayzata Central Middle compares
Wayzata Central Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 74% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,342 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,342
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$14,506
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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
White 50.9%
Asian 29.2%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Wayzata Central Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayzata Public School District, which includes Wayzata Central Middle.
$14,506
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 48.8%
Federal 6.7%
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 Wayzata Central Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayzata High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayzata West Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayzata East Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayzata Central Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,781
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~1,342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wayzata Central Middle
How many students attend Wayzata Central Middle?
Wayzata Central Middle has 1,342 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plymouth, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayzata Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayzata Central Middle is 16.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayzata Central Middle?
11.2% of students at Wayzata Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayzata Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wayzata Central Middle is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayzata Central Middle?
Wayzata Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Wayzata Central Middle rank among middle schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayzata Central Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth on the city page.
Is Wayzata Central Middle a good school?
Wayzata Central Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. 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 Wayzata Public School District?
Besides Wayzata Central Middle, Wayzata Public School District also operates Wayzata High (3,781 students), Wayzata West Middle (836 students), and Wayzata East Middle (817 students). See the Wayzata Public School District district page for the complete list.
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