- Enrollment
- 1,205
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Willmar Middle School held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.2 → 60.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 274272001808 · Willmar, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 13.2:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Willmar Senior High (1,205 students)
Willmar Middle School held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.2 → 60.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Willmar Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willmar Senior
Willmar Senior High
1,205 students
- This school
Willmar Middle School
842 students
- Kennedy Elemen
Kennedy Elementary
672 students
- Lakeland Eleme
Lakeland Elementary School
623 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
580 students
- Willmar Area L 91
Willmar Area Learning Center
91 students
What this shows Willmar Middle School reports 842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willmar Middle School compares
Willmar Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,958
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Willmar Public School District reports $15,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~842 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 874 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.