Enrollment
480
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brush Prairie, WA
Hockinson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hockinson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530357000559
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hockinson Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Brush Prairie · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hockinson Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hockinson Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brush Prairie, WA.
School address
District: Hockinson School District · Washington
NCES ID 530357000559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hockinson Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hockinson Middle School
Hockinson Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Brush Prairie, Washington, enrolling 480 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 87% of Washington schools and 24% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.8% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 480 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 409 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #368, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Hockinson School District spends $13,702 per pupil, 30% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hockinson School District also operates Hockinson Heights Elementary School (912 students) and Hockinson High School (669 students) alongside Hockinson 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 Hockinson Middle School compares
Hockinson 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 63% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Washington - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Hockinson Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hockinson School District, which includes Hockinson Middle School.
$13,702
Per student
-30%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 66.4%
Federal 9.1%
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 Hockinson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockinson Heights Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hockinson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hockinson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~480 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hockinson Middle School
How many students attend Hockinson Middle School?
Hockinson Middle School has 480 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brush Prairie, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hockinson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hockinson Middle School is 21.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hockinson Middle School?
16.8% of students at Hockinson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hockinson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hockinson Middle School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Brush Prairie, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hockinson Middle School?
Hockinson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Hockinson Middle School rank among public schools in Brush Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Hockinson Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brush Prairie, 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 Brush Prairie on the city page.
Is Hockinson Middle School a good school?
Hockinson Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. 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 Hockinson School District?
Besides Hockinson Middle School, Hockinson School District also operates Hockinson Heights Elementary School (912 students) and Hockinson High School (669 students). See the Hockinson School District district page for the complete list.
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