- Enrollment
- 3,781
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wayzata, MN
Wayzata West Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wayzata West Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 274216001764
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayzata West Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 836
- students enrolled
Wayzata West Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wayzata Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274216001764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Wayzata West Middle held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 274216001764 · Wayzata, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
836 enr · 20.9:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayzata High (3,781 students)
Wayzata West Middle held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Wayzata West 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
- This school 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 West Middle reports 836 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayzata West Middle compares
Wayzata West 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 75% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 836 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
836
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 86% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 836 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Asian 18.1%
African American 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Wayzata West 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 West 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 East 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 West 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
- 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 (~836 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayzata West Middle
How many students attend Wayzata West Middle?
Wayzata West Middle has 836 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wayzata, MN. CCD year-over-year: 681 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayzata West Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayzata West Middle is 20.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayzata West Middle?
10.7% of students at Wayzata West Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayzata West Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wayzata West Middle is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Wayzata, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayzata West Middle?
Wayzata West Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
What other schools are in Wayzata Public School District?
Besides Wayzata West Middle, Wayzata Public School District also operates Wayzata High (3,781 students), Wayzata Central Middle (1,342 students), and Wayzata East Middle (817 students). See the Wayzata Public School District district page for the complete list.