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St. Michael-Albertville Middle West

11343 50TH ST NE, ALBERTVILLE, MN 55301St. Michael-Albertville Schools
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0508Non-Charter
1,047
Students
Total enrolled
$12,698
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
11% vs nat'l
47.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
206% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 1,047 students in grades 05–08 in ALBERTVILLE, Minnesota.
11% below average funding
District spends $12,698 per pupil, 11% less than the national average of $14,347.
47.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

St. Michael-Albertville Middle West is a very large middle in ALBERTVILLE, Minnesota, serving grades 05–08 with 1,047 students. The district invests $12,698 per student — 11% below the national average of $14,347, with a 47.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 21% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at St. Michael-Albertville Middle West

1,047
Total Students
47.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
21%
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0508) are served by this school
Gender Distribution538 male · 509 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility21%
National avg 52% · 222 students
Student Composition
85%
Asian1%
White85%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black5%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 273379004346

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,698Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,698
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,587
Student Support$2,413
Administration$1,524
Operations$1,905
Other$1,270
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,698 spent per student, an estimated $5,625 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
70%
23%
State government
70.0%
Local (property tax)
23.0%
Federal programs
7.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 21% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 47.1:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location
CountyWright County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (763)497-4524
NCES ID: 273379004346
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ALBERTVILLE seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
11343 50TH ST NE, ALBERTVILLE, MN 55301
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.