Enrollment
842
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Willmar, MN
Willmar Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Willmar Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 274272001808
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willmar Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Willmar · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Willmar Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willmar Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Willmar, MN.
School address
District: Willmar Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274272001808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willmar Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willmar Middle School
Willmar Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Willmar, Minnesota, enrolling 842 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 91% of state schools at 842 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 110 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 202 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 842 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Willmar Public School District also operates Willmar Senior High (1,205 students) and Kennedy Elementary (672 students) alongside Willmar Middle School.
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 Willmar Middle School compares
Willmar Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 35% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 39% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$14,812
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
White 33.0%
African American 14.1%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Willmar Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willmar Public School District, which includes Willmar Middle School.
$14,812
Per student
-3%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 72.1%
Federal 12.4%
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 Willmar Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willmar Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willmar Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willmar Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,205
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~842 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Willmar Middle School
How many students attend Willmar Middle School?
Willmar Middle School has 842 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Willmar, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willmar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willmar Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willmar Middle School?
57.8% of students at Willmar Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willmar Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Willmar Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Willmar, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willmar Middle School?
Willmar Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Willmar Middle School rank among public schools in Willmar?
By Resource Investment Index, Willmar Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Willmar, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Willmar on the city page.
Is Willmar Middle School a good school?
Willmar Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Willmar Public School District?
Besides Willmar Middle School, Willmar Public School District also operates Willmar Senior High (1,205 students), Kennedy Elementary (672 students), and Lakeland Elementary School (623 students). See the Willmar Public School District district page for the complete list.
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