At a glance
Reported students
255
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota middle enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
255
Belle Plaine Junior High: 255 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
20.2:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 228
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6.34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 36:1
What the reported data says about Belle Plaine Junior High
Belle Plaine Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Belle Plaine. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Belle Plaine Public School District. NCES reports 255 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 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, above 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 White (84.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Belle Plaine Junior High
- 1How do the reported 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.65 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.7%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black1.2%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Belle Plaine Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chatfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
308 reported students
Oak Crest Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
432 reported students
Belle Plaine ECSE
Other · Grades PK–PK
42 reported students
Belle Plaine Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
475 reported students
Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper
High · Grades 09–12
10 reported students
Early Childhood Program
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Public schools near Belle Plaine Junior High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine Credit Recovery High · Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Belle Plaine Senior High High · Belle Plaine Public School District | 09–12 | 475 | under 0.1 mi |
| Chatfield Elementary Elementary · Belle Plaine Public School District | PK–02 | 308 | 0.1 mi |
| Early Childhood Program Other · Belle Plaine Public School District | PK–PK | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| Belle Plaine ECSE Other · Belle Plaine Public School District | PK–PK | 42 | 0.1 mi |
| Jordan Middle Middle · Jordan Public School District | 05–08 | 528 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Belle Plaine Junior High
What grades does Belle Plaine Junior High serve?
Belle Plaine Junior High reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Belle Plaine Public School District.
How many students attend Belle Plaine Junior High?
Belle Plaine Junior High reported 255 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 228 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Belle Plaine Junior High?
The calculated ratio is 20.2:1, based on 255 students and 12.65 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 Belle Plaine Junior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Belle Plaine Junior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Belle Plaine Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Belle Plaine Junior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22% 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 Belle Plaine Junior High in?
Belle Plaine Junior High is part of Belle Plaine Public School District, based in Belle Plaine, MN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Belle Plaine Junior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Belle Plaine Credit Recovery (under 0.1 mi), Belle Plaine Senior High (under 0.1 mi), Chatfield Elementary (0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.