At a glance
Reported students
844
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota middle enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
571
McGuire Middle: 844 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
16.5:1 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
- 904
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about McGuire Middle
McGuire Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lakeville. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Lakeville Area Schools. NCES reports 844 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 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to 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 (73%) and multiracial (7.8%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking McGuire Middle
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.13 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
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black6.3%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.8%
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
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 Lakeville Area Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kenwood Trail Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
854 reported students
Century Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
950 reported students
Lakeville Online Academy-Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
50 reported students
Lake Marion Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
727 reported students
Highview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
658 reported students
Kennedy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
638 reported students
Public schools near McGuire Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood Trail Middle School Middle · Lakeville Area Schools | 06–08 | 854 | 2.4 mi |
| Century Middle School Middle · Lakeville Area Schools | 06–08 | 950 | 2.7 mi |
| Lakeville Online Academy-Middle Middle · Lakeville Area Schools | 06–08 | 50 | 4.1 mi |
| Robert Boeckman Middle School Middle · Farmington Public School District | 06–08 | 855 | 4.3 mi |
| Levi P. Dodge Middle School Middle · Farmington Public School District | 06–08 | 692 | 4.6 mi |
| Valley Middle School of STEM Middle · Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | 06–08 | 1,090 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about McGuire Middle
What grades does McGuire Middle serve?
McGuire Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lakeville Area Schools.
How many students attend McGuire Middle?
McGuire Middle reported 844 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 904 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at McGuire Middle?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 844 students and 51.13 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 McGuire Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
McGuire Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lakeville Area Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of McGuire Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.4% 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 McGuire Middle in?
McGuire Middle is part of Lakeville Area Schools, based in Lakeville, MN, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near McGuire Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kenwood Trail Middle School (2.4 mi), Century Middle School (2.7 mi), Lakeville Online Academy-Middle (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.