At a glance
Reported students
42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota middle enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
102.5
Aspire Academy Middle School: 42 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
3.7:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Aspire Academy Middle School
Aspire Academy Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Shakopee. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Aspire Academy Charter School. NCES reports 42 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 418 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.7:1, below the Minnesota median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (100%) and White (0%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Aspire Academy Middle School
- 1How do the reported 3.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic0%
- Black100%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Aspire Academy Charter School
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Aspire Academy Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakopee West Middle School Middle · Shakopee Public School District | 06–08 | 899 | 1.6 mi |
| Shakopee East Middle School Middle · Shakopee Public School District | 06–08 | 828 | 2.5 mi |
| Chaska Middle School East Middle · Eastern Carver County Public School | 06–08 | 608 | 2.6 mi |
| Chaska Middle School West Middle · Eastern Carver County Public School | 06–08 | 615 | 2.8 mi |
| Pioneer Ridge Middle School Middle · Eastern Carver County Public School | 06–08 | 418 | 2.9 mi |
| 112 ALC Middle School Middle · Eastern Carver County Public School | 06–08 | 411 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Aspire Academy Middle School
What grades does Aspire Academy Middle School serve?
Aspire Academy Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Aspire Academy Charter School.
How many students attend Aspire Academy Middle School?
Aspire Academy Middle School reported 42 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Aspire Academy Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 3.7:1, based on 42 students and 11.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Aspire Academy Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Aspire Academy Middle School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Aspire Academy Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Aspire Academy Middle School in?
Aspire Academy Middle School is part of Aspire Academy Charter School, based in Shakopee, MN, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Aspire Academy Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Shakopee West Middle School (1.6 mi), Shakopee East Middle School (2.5 mi), Chaska Middle School East (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.