- Enrollment
- 3,781
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Wayzata East Middle grew from 609 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 274216001762 · Plymouth, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
817 enr · 19.9:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayzata High (3,781 students)
Wayzata East Middle grew from 609 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Wayzata East Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayzata High
Wayzata High
3,781 students
- Wayzata Centra 1,342
Wayzata Central Middle
1,342 students
- Wayzata West M 836
Wayzata West Middle
836 students
- This school 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 East Middle reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayzata East Middle compares
Wayzata East Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,820
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~817 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), up 63.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.