- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sunnyside, WA
Harrison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530867001451
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Sunnyside · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Sunnyside, WA.
School address
District: Sunnyside School District · Washington
NCES ID 530867001451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Harrison Middle School held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 530867001451 · Sunnyside, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 19.1:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High School (2,122 students)
Harrison Middle School held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Harrison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High School
2,122 students
- This school 820
Harrison Middle School
820 students
- Washington Ele 602
Washington Elementary
602 students
- Pioneer Elemen 602
Pioneer Elementary School
602 students
- Chief Kamiakin 575
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
575 students
- Sierra Vista M 549
Sierra Vista Middle School
549 students
What this shows Harrison Middle School reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison Middle School compares
Harrison 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 69% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,915
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.8%
White 5.6%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Harrison Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunnyside School District reports $17,915 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chief Kamiakin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Sunnyside
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~820 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Middle School
How many students attend Harrison Middle School?
Harrison Middle School has 820 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sunnyside, WA. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 809 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrison Middle School?
76.2% of students at Harrison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in Sunnyside, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Middle School?
Harrison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Harrison Middle School rank among public schools in Sunnyside?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside on the city page.
What other schools are in Sunnyside School District?
Besides Harrison Middle School, Sunnyside School District also operates Sunnyside High School (2,122 students), Washington Elementary (602 students), and Pioneer Elementary School (602 students). See the Sunnyside School District district page for the complete list.