At a glance
Reported students
939
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota middle enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
409
Stillwater Middle School: 939 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
19:1 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
- 896
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Stillwater Middle School
Stillwater Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Stillwater. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Stillwater Area Public Schools. NCES reports 939 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 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, 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 (82.2%) and multiracial (6.2%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. 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 Stillwater Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.4 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
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White82.2%
- Hispanic5.4%
- Black2%
- Asian3.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
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
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 Stillwater Area Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oak-Land Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
946 reported students
Lake Elmo Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
697 reported students
Brookview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
607 reported students
Rutherford Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
573 reported students
Afton-Lakeland Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
437 reported students
Stonebridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
420 reported students
Public schools near Stillwater 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon View Online Middle School Middle · Wabasha-Kellogg School District | 06–08 | 70 | 0.8 mi |
| St. Croix Prep Academy Middle Middle · Charter · St. Croix Preparatory Academy | 05–08 | 371 | 2.2 mi |
| Hudson Middle Middle · Hudson School District | 06–08 | 1,089 | 6.2 mi |
| Oak-Land Middle School Middle · Stillwater Area Public Schools | 06–08 | 946 | 6.3 mi |
| Mahtomedi Middle Middle · Mahtomedi Public School District | 06–08 | 761 | 6.4 mi |
| Somerset Middle Middle · Somerset School District | 05–08 | 415 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Stillwater Middle School
What grades does Stillwater Middle School serve?
Stillwater Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Stillwater Area Public Schools.
How many students attend Stillwater Middle School?
Stillwater Middle School reported 939 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 896 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Stillwater Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 939 students and 49.4 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 Stillwater Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Stillwater Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Stillwater Area Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Stillwater Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19% 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 Stillwater Middle School in?
Stillwater Middle School is part of Stillwater Area Public Schools, based in Stillwater, MN, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Stillwater Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Falcon View Online Middle School (0.8 mi), St. Croix Prep Academy Middle (2.2 mi), Hudson Middle (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.