- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tacoma, WA
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Angelo Giaudrone Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530870003155
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 14
- middle schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Washington
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Angelo Giaudrone Middle School ranks #5 of 14 middle schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870003155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530870003155 · Tacoma, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 14:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Stadium High School (1,700 students)
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stadium High S
Stadium High School
1,700 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,556 students
- Mount Tahoma H
Mount Tahoma High School
1,410 students
- Dr. Dolores Si
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
1,160 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
687 students
- This school 449
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
449 students
What this shows Angelo Giaudrone Middle School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Angelo Giaudrone Middle School compares
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Washington - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
78.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 81 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 23.4%
White 20.3%
African American 16.1%
Asian 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 25.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 80.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 80.2, Angelo Giaudrone Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tacoma School District reports $19,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Angelo Giaudrone Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Tahoma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Angelo Giaudrone Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Tacoma
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Morris Ford Middle School
Standard public school
831 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Spanaway Middle School
Standard public school
766 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Baker Middle School
Standard public school
687 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Stewart Middle School
Standard public school
650 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Mason Middle School
Standard public school
639 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
First Creek Middle School
Standard public school
584 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
How many students attend Angelo Giaudrone Middle School?
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School has 449 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Angelo Giaudrone Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Angelo Giaudrone Middle School is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Angelo Giaudrone Middle School?
61.2% of students at Angelo Giaudrone Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Angelo Giaudrone Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Angelo Giaudrone Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 25.9% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 80.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Angelo Giaudrone Middle School?
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Angelo Giaudrone Middle School rank among middle schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Angelo Giaudrone Middle School ranks #5 of 14 middle schools in Tacoma, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tacoma School District?
Besides Angelo Giaudrone Middle School, Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students), Lincoln High School (1,556 students), and Mount Tahoma High School (1,410 students). See the Tacoma School District district page for the complete list.