At a glance
Reported students
371
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota middle enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
391
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle: 371 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
16.4:1 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
- 370
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 26.4:1
What the reported data says about St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Stillwater. It is one of 3 current school records connected to St. Croix Preparatory Academy. NCES reports 371 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 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, 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 (69.8%) and Asian (13.7%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.61 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
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.8%
- Hispanic4.9%
- Black5.7%
- Asian13.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
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 St. Croix Preparatory Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
High · Grades 09–12
391 reported students
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Elementary · Grades KG–04
450 reported students
Public schools near St. Croix Prep Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Middle School Middle · Stillwater Area Public Schools | 06–08 | 939 | 2.2 mi |
| Falcon View Online Middle School Middle · Wabasha-Kellogg School District | 06–08 | 70 | 2.9 mi |
| Hudson Middle Middle · Hudson School District | 06–08 | 1,089 | 4.4 mi |
| Oak-Land Middle School Middle · Stillwater Area Public Schools | 06–08 | 946 | 4.9 mi |
| Mahtomedi Middle Middle · Mahtomedi Public School District | 06–08 | 761 | 7.7 mi |
| Skyview Middle School Middle · North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale | 06–08 | 1,029 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
What grades does St. Croix Prep Academy Middle serve?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in St. Croix Preparatory Academy.
How many students attend St. Croix Prep Academy Middle?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle reported 371 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 370 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at St. Croix Prep Academy Middle?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 371 students and 22.61 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 St. Croix Prep Academy Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle 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 St. Croix Prep Academy Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11.6% 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 St. Croix Prep Academy Middle in?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle is part of St. Croix Preparatory Academy, based in Stillwater, MN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near St. Croix Prep Academy Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stillwater Middle School (2.2 mi), Falcon View Online Middle School (2.9 mi), Hudson Middle (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.