Enrollment
664
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Worthington, MN
Worthington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Worthington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 274416001840
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worthington Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Worthington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Worthington Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worthington Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Worthington, MN.
School address
District: Worthington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274416001840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Worthington Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Worthington Middle
Worthington Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Worthington, Minnesota, enrolling 664 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Minnesota schools and 32% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 664 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 185 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (20%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Worthington Public School District also operates Worthington Senior High (1,118 students) and Intermediate School (705 students) alongside Worthington Middle.
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 Worthington Middle compares
Worthington Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▲ 27% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
20.8:1
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
24.1%
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
$12,784
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 60.2%
White 20.3%
Asian 9.8%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Worthington Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worthington Public School District, which includes Worthington Middle.
$12,784
Per student
-16%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 75.1%
Federal 11.5%
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 Worthington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worthington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~664 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Worthington Middle
How many students attend Worthington Middle?
Worthington Middle has 664 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Worthington, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worthington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Worthington Middle is 20.8:1, which is 32% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Worthington Middle?
54.2% of students at Worthington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worthington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Worthington Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in Worthington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worthington Middle?
Worthington Middle 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 Worthington Middle rank among public schools in Worthington?
By Resource Investment Index, Worthington Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Worthington, 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 Worthington on the city page.
Is Worthington Middle a good school?
Worthington Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of 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 Worthington Public School District?
Besides Worthington Middle, Worthington Public School District also operates Worthington Senior High (1,118 students), Intermediate School (705 students), and Prairie Elementary (690 students). See the Worthington Public School District district page for the complete list.
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