- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Worthington Middle held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 274416001840 · Worthington, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 20.8:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Worthington Senior High (1,118 students)
Worthington Middle held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Worthington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Worthington Se
Worthington Senior High
1,118 students
- Intermediate S
Intermediate School
705 students
- Prairie Elemen
Prairie Elementary
690 students
- This school
Worthington Middle
664 students
- Learning Cente 82
Learning Center
82 students
- Early Childhoo 40
Early Childhood
40 students
What this shows Worthington Middle reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Worthington Middle compares
Worthington 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$15,264
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
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.
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
District finance for Worthington Public School District reports $15,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~664 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.