MCGUIRE MIDDLE

865 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McGuire Middle School, located in Lakeville, Minnesota, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Lakeville Area Schools district (ISD 194), the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically focused environment. It places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects like math, science, and language arts with a variety of elective opportunities, including arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, McGuire Middle School is recognized for its commitment to student development through an active extracurricular program. The school encourages participation in athletics, music programs, and various clubs, which are designed to build community and promote social-emotional growth during the formative middle school years. By prioritizing both academic rigor and a positive school climate, McGuire strives to help its students develop the foundational skills and character traits necessary for success in their future educational endeavors.

865

Total Students

60.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCGUIRE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	656
Hispanic	59
Black	58
Asian	34
Two or More	58

White
656 (75.8 %)
Hispanic
59 (6.8 %)
Black
58 (6.7 %)
Two or More
58 (6.7 %)
Asian
34 (3.9 %)

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:	Lakeville Area Schools
Phone:	(952)232-2200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	865
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 6 258

Grade 7 302

Grade 8 305