- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rochester, MN
Willow Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Willow Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273180001019
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Creek Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Creek Middle has class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Creek Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Rochester, MN.
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273180001019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Willow Creek Middle shrank from 890 students in 2022-23 to 834 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 273180001019 · Rochester, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
864 enr · 43.2:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayo Senior High (1,787 students)
Willow Creek Middle shrank from 890 students in 2022-23 to 834 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Willow Creek Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayo Senior Hi
Mayo Senior High
1,787 students
- Century Senior
Century Senior High
1,608 students
- John Marshall
John Marshall Senior High
1,549 students
- Dakota Middle
Dakota Middle School
921 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle
867 students
- This school
Willow Creek Middle
864 students
What this shows Willow Creek Middle reports 864 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Creek Middle compares
Willow Creek Middle is a shrinking 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 | 43.2:1 | ▲ 173% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 9% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.2:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
864
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
43.2:1
students per teacher
- 173% above state mean
Top 98% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
65.7%
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
$14,804
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Willow Creek Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester Public School District reports $14,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Marshall Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dakota Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 45.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~864 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Creek Middle
How many students attend Willow Creek Middle?
Willow Creek Middle has 864 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rochester, MN. CCD year-over-year: 890 (2022-23) → 834 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek Middle is 43.2:1, which is 173% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 175% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Creek Middle?
38.8% of students at Willow Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Willow Creek Middle is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Rochester, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Creek Middle?
Willow Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willow Creek Middle rank among middle schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Creek Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Public School District?
Besides Willow Creek Middle, Rochester Public School District also operates Mayo Senior High (1,787 students), Century Senior High (1,608 students), and John Marshall Senior High (1,549 students). See the Rochester Public School District district page for the complete list.