Enrollment
471
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blaine Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blaine Middle School
Blaine Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Blaine, Washington, enrolling 471 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.6% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 471 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 510 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #470, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Blaine School District also operates Blaine High School (566 students) and Blaine Elementary School (469 students) alongside Blaine 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 Blaine Middle School compares
Blaine 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,524
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blaine School District, which includes Blaine Middle School.
$17,524
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.2%
State 57.5%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Blaine Middle School a good school?
Blaine Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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