- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blaine, WA
Blaine Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Blaine Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530057000131
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blaine Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Blaine · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Blaine Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blaine Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Blaine, WA.
School address
District: Blaine School District · Washington
NCES ID 530057000131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Blaine Middle School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 530057000131 · Blaine, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 18.1:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Blaine High School (566 students)
Blaine Middle School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Blaine Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blaine High Sc
Blaine High School
566 students
- This school
Blaine Middle School
471 students
- Blaine Element
Blaine Elementary School
469 students
- Blaine Primary
Blaine Primary School
419 students
- Blaine Home Co 39
Blaine Home Connections
39 students
- Blaine Re-Enga 14
Blaine Re-Engagement
14 students
What this shows Blaine Middle School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blaine Middle School compares
Blaine 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 3% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Washington - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$19,968
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 5.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Blaine Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blaine School District reports $19,968 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blaine Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blaine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blaine Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blaine Home Connections | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blaine Re-Engagement | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Blaine Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 39:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blaine Middle School
How many students attend Blaine Middle School?
Blaine Middle School has 471 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blaine, WA. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blaine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blaine Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blaine Middle School?
43.6% of students at Blaine Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blaine Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Blaine Middle School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Blaine, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blaine Middle School?
Blaine Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Blaine Middle School rank among public schools in Blaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Blaine Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Blaine, 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 Blaine on the city page.
What other schools are in Blaine School District?
Besides Blaine Middle School, Blaine School District also operates Blaine High School (566 students), Blaine Elementary School (469 students), and Blaine Primary School (419 students). See the Blaine School District district page for the complete list.