Enrollment
817
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plymouth, MN
Wayzata East Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wayzata East Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 274216001762
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayzata East Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayzata East Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayzata East Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Wayzata Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274216001762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayzata East Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayzata East Middle
Wayzata East Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Plymouth, Minnesota, enrolling 817 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.6% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 91% of state schools at 817 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 249 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #163.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 817 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Wayzata Public School District also operates Wayzata High (3,781 students) and Wayzata Central Middle (1,342 students) alongside Wayzata East 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 East Middle compares
Wayzata East 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 71% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 83% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 817 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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
White 54.7%
Asian 21.4%
African American 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Wayzata East 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 East 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 East Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayzata High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayzata Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayzata West Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayzata East 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
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 (~817 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wayzata East Middle
How many students attend Wayzata East Middle?
Wayzata East Middle has 817 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plymouth, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayzata East Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayzata East Middle is 19.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayzata East Middle?
12.6% of students at Wayzata East Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayzata East Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wayzata East Middle is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayzata East Middle?
Wayzata East Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 East Middle rank among middle schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayzata East Middle ranks #3 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 East Middle a good school?
Wayzata East Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Wayzata Public School District?
Besides Wayzata East Middle, Wayzata Public School District also operates Wayzata High (3,781 students), Wayzata Central Middle (1,342 students), and Wayzata West Middle (836 students). See the Wayzata Public School District district page for the complete list.
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