- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anacortes, WA
Anacortes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Anacortes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530015000015
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anacortes Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Anacortes · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Anacortes Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anacortes Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Anacortes, WA.
School address
District: Anacortes School District · Washington
NCES ID 530015000015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Anacortes Middle School grew from 574 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 26.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 530015000015 · Anacortes, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 23.7:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Anacortes High School (766 students)
Anacortes Middle School grew from 574 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE held 26.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Anacortes Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anacortes High
Anacortes High School
766 students
- This school
Anacortes Middle School
617 students
- Island View El
Island View Elementary
453 students
- Fidalgo Elemen
Fidalgo Elementary
339 students
- Mount Erie Ele
Mount Erie Elementary
327 students
- Cap Sante High 50
Cap Sante High School
50 students
What this shows Anacortes Middle School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anacortes Middle School compares
Anacortes Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Washington - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Anacortes Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anacortes School District reports $18,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anacortes Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anacortes High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Island View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fidalgo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Erie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cap Sante High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anacortes Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anacortes Middle School
How many students attend Anacortes Middle School?
Anacortes Middle School has 617 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anacortes, WA. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anacortes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anacortes Middle School is 23.7:1, which is 35% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anacortes Middle School?
28.2% of students at Anacortes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anacortes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Anacortes Middle School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Anacortes, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anacortes Middle School?
Anacortes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anacortes Middle School rank among public schools in Anacortes?
By Resource Investment Index, Anacortes Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Anacortes, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Anacortes on the city page.
What other schools are in Anacortes School District?
Besides Anacortes Middle School, Anacortes School District also operates Anacortes High School (766 students), Island View Elementary (453 students), and Fidalgo Elementary (339 students). See the Anacortes School District district page for the complete list.