At a glance
Reported students
1,037
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota middle enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240
Ordean East Middle School: 1,037 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
18.4:1 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
- 1,118
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 30.5:1
What the reported data says about Ordean East Middle School
Ordean East Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Duluth. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Duluth Public School District. NCES reports 1,037 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 418 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.4:1, 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 (86.8%) and multiracial (6.2%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ordean East Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 56.51 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 2.17 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.17
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2.61
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.8%
- Hispanic3.5%
- Black1.2%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.2%
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 Duluth Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln Park Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
606 reported students
ALC SWS Lincoln Park
Middle · Grades 06–08
65 reported students
ALC SWS Ordean East
Middle · Grades 06–08
47 reported students
Denfeld High School
High · Grades 09–12
951 reported students
East High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,495 reported students
Lester Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
510 reported students
Public schools near Ordean East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALC SWS Ordean East Middle · Duluth Public School District | 06–08 | 47 | under 0.1 mi |
| Lincoln Park Middle School Middle · Duluth Public School District | 06–08 | 606 | 5.5 mi |
| ALC SWS Lincoln Park Middle · Duluth Public School District | 06–08 | 65 | 5.5 mi |
| Hermantown Middle Middle · Hermantown Community Schools | 05–08 | 677 | 8.4 mi |
| Superior Middle Middle · Superior School District | 06–08 | 888 | 8.6 mi |
| A.I. Jedlicka Middle School Middle · Proctor Public School District | 06–08 | 450 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ordean East Middle School
What grades does Ordean East Middle School serve?
Ordean East Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Duluth Public School District.
How many students attend Ordean East Middle School?
Ordean East Middle School reported 1,037 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,118 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ordean East Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.4:1, based on 1,037 students and 56.51 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 Ordean East Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ordean East Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Duluth Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ordean East Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.4% 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 Ordean East Middle School in?
Ordean East Middle School is part of Duluth Public School District, based in Duluth, MN, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ordean East Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include ALC SWS Ordean East (under 0.1 mi), Lincoln Park Middle School (5.5 mi), ALC SWS Lincoln Park (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.