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New Prague Middle School

Grades 06–08 · Middle · New Prague, MN · NCES 272343001145

At a glance

Reported students

926

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

40.34

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

23:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Minnesota middle enrollment

85th percentile

Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

312

New Prague Middle School: 926 reported students.

State peer staffing position

93rd percentile

23:1 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
987
Teachers (FTE)
57.23
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1

What the reported data says about New Prague Middle School

New Prague Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in New Prague. It is one of 10 current school records connected to New Prague Area Schools. NCES reports 926 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 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 23:1, 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 (91.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. 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 New Prague Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 23:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.8%
Students with disabilities
13.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
18.3%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
0.94
Psychologists (FTE)
0.5
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

  • White91.1%
  • Hispanic3.6%
  • Black0.4%
  • Asian0.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial3.6%

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.

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Public schools near New Prague 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.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Central Education Campus

Elementary · New Prague Area Schools

PK–081050.2 mi
New Prague Summer Credit Recovery

High · New Prague Area Schools

09–1200.2 mi
Central Education School Readiness

Other · New Prague Area Schools

PK–PK00.2 mi
Falcon Ridge

Elementary · New Prague Area Schools

PK–055190.4 mi
Compass Learning Center

High · New Prague Area Schools

06–12420.5 mi
Jordan Middle

Middle · Jordan Public School District

05–085288.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions about New Prague Middle School

What grades does New Prague Middle School serve?

New Prague Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New Prague Area Schools.

How many students attend New Prague Middle School?

New Prague Middle School reported 926 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 987 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at New Prague Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 23:1, based on 926 students and 40.34 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 New Prague Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

New Prague Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Prague Area Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of New Prague Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

18.3% 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 New Prague Middle School in?

New Prague Middle School is part of New Prague Area Schools, based in New Prague, MN, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near New Prague Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Education Campus (0.2 mi), New Prague Summer Credit Recovery (0.2 mi), Central Education School Readiness (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.