- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Friday Harbor, WA
Friday Harbor Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Friday Harbor Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530765002666
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friday Harbor Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Friday Harbor · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Friday Harbor Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Friday Harbor Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Friday Harbor, WA.
School address
District: San Juan Island School District · Washington
NCES ID 530765002666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Friday Harbor Middle School held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530765002666 · Friday Harbor, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 14.3:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Friday Harbor Elementary School (329 students)
Friday Harbor Middle School held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Friday Harbor Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor Elementary School
329 students
- Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor High School
255 students
- This school
Friday Harbor Middle School
157 students
- Griffin Bay Sc 47
Griffin Bay School
47 students
- Griffin Bay Sc 6
Griffin Bay School Open Doors
6 students
What this shows Friday Harbor Middle School reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Friday Harbor Middle School compares
Friday Harbor 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Washington - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,645
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Friday Harbor Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Juan Island School District reports $19,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Friday Harbor Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Harbor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Friday Harbor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Griffin Bay School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Griffin Bay School Open Doors | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Friday Harbor Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- 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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Friday Harbor Middle School
How many students attend Friday Harbor Middle School?
Friday Harbor Middle School has 157 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Friday Harbor, WA. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friday Harbor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Friday Harbor Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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 Friday Harbor Middle School?
34.8% of students at Friday Harbor Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friday Harbor Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Friday Harbor Middle School is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Friday Harbor, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friday Harbor Middle School?
Friday Harbor Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Friday Harbor Middle School rank among public schools in Friday Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Friday Harbor Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Friday Harbor, 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 Friday Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Island School District?
Besides Friday Harbor Middle School, San Juan Island School District also operates Friday Harbor Elementary School (329 students), Friday Harbor High School (255 students), and Griffin Bay School (47 students). See the San Juan Island School District district page for the complete list.