- Enrollment
- 3,781
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Wayzata Central Middle held near 1,534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.8 → 80.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 274216002654 · Plymouth, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,342 enr · 16.4:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayzata High (3,781 students)
Wayzata Central Middle held near 1,534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.8 → 80.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Wayzata Central Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayzata High
Wayzata High
3,781 students
- This school 1,342
Wayzata Central Middle
1,342 students
- Wayzata West M 836
Wayzata West Middle
836 students
- Wayzata East M 817
Wayzata East Middle
817 students
- North Woods El 775
North Woods Elementary School
775 students
- Greenwood Elem 762
Greenwood Elementary
762 students
What this shows Wayzata Central Middle reports 1,342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayzata Central Middle compares
Wayzata Central 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Wayzata Public School District reports $14,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,342 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,502 (2022-23) → 1,534 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.