- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yakima, WA
East Valley Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Valley Central 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 530537000806
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Valley Central Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 792
- students enrolled
East Valley Central Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Valley School District (Yakima) · Washington
NCES ID 530537000806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
East Valley Central Middle School held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.7 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 530537000806 · Yakima, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 18.4:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: East Valley High School (1,064 students)
East Valley Central Middle School held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.7 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
East Valley Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Valley Hi
East Valley High School
1,064 students
- This school
East Valley Central Middle School
792 students
- East Valley El
East Valley Elementary
562 students
- Moxee Elementa
Moxee Elementary
515 students
- Terrace Height
Terrace Heights Elementary
454 students
What this shows East Valley Central Middle School reports 792 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Valley Central Middle School compares
East Valley Central 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
792
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Washington - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$16,161
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
White 37.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, East Valley Central Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Valley School District (Yakima) reports $16,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Valley Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moxee Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Terrace Heights Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Valley Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Yakima
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
West Valley Mid-Level Campus
Standard public school
1,167 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Franklin Middle School
Standard public school
848 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Wilson Middle School
Standard public school
840 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Standard public school
815 students 19:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle School
Standard public school
748 students 17:1 students per teacher
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8
Standard public school
21 students
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 (~792 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Valley Central Middle School
How many students attend East Valley Central Middle School?
East Valley Central Middle School has 792 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Valley Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Valley Central Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Valley Central Middle School?
62.3% of students at East Valley Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Valley Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Valley Central Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Valley Central Middle School?
East Valley Central 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).
What other schools are in East Valley School District (Yakima)?
Besides East Valley Central Middle School, East Valley School District (Yakima) also operates East Valley High School (1,064 students), East Valley Elementary (562 students), and Moxee Elementary (515 students). See the East Valley School District (Yakima) district page for the complete list.