Chippewa Middle School

www.moundsviewschools.org/chippewa

1,093 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chippewa Middle School, located in North Oaks, Minnesota, is part of the Mounds View Public Schools district. It serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is widely recognized for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development. The school emphasizes a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous core curriculum with a variety of elective opportunities, allowing students to explore diverse interests ranging from the arts and technology to physical education.

The school is well-regarded for its supportive and inclusive environment, which focuses on both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its students. Chippewa Middle School offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, music programs, and various student-led clubs, which help foster a sense of community and school spirit. By prioritizing high standards and collaborative learning, Chippewa aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as a cornerstone of the North Oaks educational landscape.

1,093

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chippewa Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	749
Hispanic	71
Black	52
Asian	135
Two or More	83
American Indian	3

White
749 (68.5%)
Asian
135 (12.4%)
Two or More
83 (7.6%)
Hispanic
71 (6.5%)
Black
52 (4.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mounds View Public School District
Phone:	(651)621-6400
Website:	http://www.moundsviewschools.org/chippewa
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,093
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 365

Grade 7 357

Grade 8 371