At a glance
Reported students
1,055
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.6:1
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
734
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School: 1,055 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
19.6:1 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
- 1,016
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Sauk Rapids. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools. NCES reports 1,055 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 19.6:1, 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 (81.8%) and multiracial (7.2%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.82 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White81.8%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black4.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.2%
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 Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mississippi Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
808 reported students
Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
1,319 reported students
Pleasantview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
734 reported students
Rice Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
357 reported students
Hillside Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
58 reported students
Sauk Rapids ECFE
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Public schools near Sauk Rapids-Rice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Heights Elementary Elementary · Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools | KG–05 | 808 | 0.3 mi |
| St. Cloud Math & Science Middle Middle · Charter · Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ | 06–08 | 91 | 1.3 mi |
| Success Academy St. Cloud - Middle Middle · Charter · Success Academy | 06–08 | 46 | 1.7 mi |
| North Junior High Middle · St. Cloud Public School District | 06–08 | 720 | 2.3 mi |
| South Junior High Middle · St. Cloud Public School District | 06–08 | 831 | 3.2 mi |
| Sartell Middle Middle · Sartell-St. Stephen School District | 06–08 | 983 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
What grades does Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School serve?
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools.
How many students attend Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School?
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School reported 1,055 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 1,016 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.6:1, based on 1,055 students and 53.82 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 Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
32.8% 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 Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School in?
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School is part of Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, based in Sauk Rapids, MN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mississippi Heights Elementary (0.3 mi), St. Cloud Math & Science Middle (1.3 mi), Success Academy St. Cloud - Middle (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.