- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hood River, OR
Hood River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hood River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410651000387
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hood River Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Hood River · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hood River Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hood River Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Hood River, OR.
School address
District: Hood River County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410651000387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Hood River Middle School grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 410651000387 · Hood River, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 15.9:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hood River Valley High School (1,174 students)
Hood River Middle School grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Hood River Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hood River Val
Hood River Valley High School
1,174 students
- This school 461
Hood River Middle School
461 students
- May Street Ele 452
May Street Elementary School
452 students
- Wyeast Middle 411
Wyeast Middle School
411 students
- Westside Eleme 394
Westside Elementary School
394 students
- Mid Valley Ele 381
Mid Valley Elementary School
381 students
What this shows Hood River Middle School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hood River Middle School compares
Hood River Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 45% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Oregon - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$19,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Hood River Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hood River County Sd reports $19,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hood River Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| May Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wyeast Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mid Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hood River Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Hood River
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hood River Middle School
How many students attend Hood River Middle School?
Hood River Middle School has 461 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hood River, OR. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hood River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hood River Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher 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 Hood River Middle School?
28.9% of students at Hood River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hood River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hood River Middle School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Hood River, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hood River Middle School?
Hood River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Hood River Middle School rank among public schools in Hood River?
By Resource Investment Index, Hood River Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Hood River, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hood River on the city page.
What other schools are in Hood River County Sd?
Besides Hood River Middle School, Hood River County Sd also operates Hood River Valley High School (1,174 students), May Street Elementary School (452 students), and Wyeast Middle School (411 students). See the Hood River County Sd district page for the complete list.