At a glance
Reported students
864
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
0
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota middle enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
265
Willow Creek Middle School: 864 reported students.
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
- 957
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Willow Creek Middle School
Willow Creek Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Rochester. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Rochester Public School District. NCES reports 864 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 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.8%). English learners represent 10.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.6%. 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 Willow Creek Middle School
- 1How do the reported Not reported student–teacher ratio and 0 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56%
- Hispanic19.8%
- Black9.7%
- Asian6.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.3%
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 Rochester Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John Adams Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
867 reported students
Dakota Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
921 reported students
Kellogg Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
769 reported students
Middle School ALC
Middle · Grades 06–08
31 reported students
Gibbs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
675 reported students
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
600 reported students
Public schools near Willow Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary School Elementary · Rochester Public School District | PK–05 | 600 | 0.7 mi |
| Middle School ALC Middle · Rochester Public School District | 06–08 | 31 | 1.7 mi |
| Kellogg Middle School Middle · Rochester Public School District | 06–08 | 769 | 3.9 mi |
| John Adams Middle School Middle · Rochester Public School District | 06–08 | 867 | 5.3 mi |
| Dakota Middle School Middle · Rochester Public School District | 06–08 | 921 | 9.1 mi |
| Stewartville Middle Middle · Stewartville Public School District | 06–08 | 480 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Willow Creek Middle School
What grades does Willow Creek Middle School serve?
Willow Creek Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rochester Public School District.
How many students attend Willow Creek Middle School?
Willow Creek Middle School reported 864 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 957 students.
Is Willow Creek Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Willow Creek Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rochester Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Willow Creek Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.5% 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 Willow Creek Middle School in?
Willow Creek Middle School is part of Rochester Public School District, based in Rochester, MN, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Willow Creek Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Franklin Elementary School (0.7 mi), Middle School ALC (1.7 mi), Kellogg Middle School (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.