- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spokane, WA
Centennial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530969001645
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #12 of 17
- public schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Middle School ranks #12 of 17 public schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Spokane) · Washington
NCES ID 530969001645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Centennial Middle School shrank from 562 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 530969001645 · Spokane, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 18.5:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West Valley High School (836 students)
Centennial Middle School shrank from 562 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Centennial Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
836 students
- This school
Centennial Middle School
536 students
- Pasadena Park
Pasadena Park Elementary
362 students
- Dishman Hills 296
Dishman Hills High School
296 students
- Seth Woodard E 262
Seth Woodard Elementary
262 students
- Ness Elementar 243
Ness Elementary
243 students
What this shows Centennial Middle School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Middle School compares
Centennial Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Washington - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$15,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Centennial Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Valley School District (Spokane) reports $15,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centennial Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Park Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dishman Hills High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seth Woodard Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ness Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Spokane
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sacajawea Middle School
Standard public school
855 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Highland Middle School
Standard public school
704 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Shaw Middle School
Standard public school
693 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Chase Middle School
Standard public school
685 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Salk Middle School
Standard public school
658 students 15:1 students per teacher
Westwood Middle School
Standard public school
624 students 18.9:1 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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Middle School
How many students attend Centennial Middle School?
Centennial Middle School has 536 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial Middle School?
48.0% of students at Centennial Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Middle School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Middle School?
Centennial Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Centennial Middle School rank among public schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Middle School ranks #12 of 17 public schools in Spokane, 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 Spokane on the city page.
What other schools are in West Valley School District (Spokane)?
Besides Centennial Middle School, West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates West Valley High School (836 students), Pasadena Park Elementary (362 students), and Dishman Hills High School (296 students). See the West Valley School District (Spokane) district page for the complete list.