At a glance
Reported students
117
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
93.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota middle enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
117
Kaleidoscope Middle School: 117 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
93.6:1 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
- 106
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Kaleidoscope Middle School
Kaleidoscope Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Otsego. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Kaleidoscope Charter School. NCES reports 117 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 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 93.6:1, 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 (77.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.5%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kaleidoscope Middle School
- 1How do the reported 93.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.25 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White77.8%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black6%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
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 Kaleidoscope Charter School
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kaleidoscope Charter High School
High · Grades 09–12
76 reported students
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
300 reported students
Public schools near Kaleidoscope 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View Middle School Middle · Elk River Public School District | 05–08 | 953 | 1.7 mi |
| St. Michael-Albertville Middle West Middle · St. Michael-Albertville Schools | 05–08 | 1,076 | 2.6 mi |
| St. Michael-Albertville Middle East Middle · St. Michael-Albertville Schools | 05–08 | 959 | 3.5 mi |
| Ivan Sand Middle School ALC Middle · Elk River Public School District | 06–08 | 1 | 5.7 mi |
| Vandenberge Middle School Middle · Elk River Public School District | 06–08 | 557 | 5.8 mi |
| Monticello Middle School - SNW Middle · Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci | 06–08 | 14 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kaleidoscope Middle School
What grades does Kaleidoscope Middle School serve?
Kaleidoscope Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Kaleidoscope Charter School.
How many students attend Kaleidoscope Middle School?
Kaleidoscope Middle School reported 117 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 106 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 93.6:1, based on 117 students and 1.25 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 Kaleidoscope Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kaleidoscope 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 Kaleidoscope Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.6% 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 Kaleidoscope Middle School in?
Kaleidoscope Middle School is part of Kaleidoscope Charter School, based in Otsego, MN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kaleidoscope Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Prairie View Middle School (1.7 mi), St. Michael-Albertville Middle West (2.6 mi), St. Michael-Albertville Middle East (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.