Enrollment
617
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anacortes Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anacortes Middle School
Anacortes Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Anacortes, Washington, enrolling 617 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 92% of Washington schools and 35% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 482 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #150.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Anacortes School District also operates Anacortes High School (766 students) and Island View Elementary (453 students) alongside Anacortes Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anacortes Middle School compares
Anacortes Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anacortes School District, which includes Anacortes Middle School.
$18,179
Per student
-7%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 56.5%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~617 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Anacortes Middle School a good school?
Anacortes Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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