Enrollment
461
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hood River Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hood River Middle School
Hood River Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Hood River, Oregon, enrolling 461 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 461 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 192 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 154 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hood River's middle schools, it stands alongside Wyeast Middle School (411 students): Hood River Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 14.7:1).
Hood River County Sd also operates Hood River Valley High School (1,174 students) and May Street Elementary School (452 students) alongside Hood River 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 Hood River Middle School compares
Hood River Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hood River County Sd, which includes Hood River Middle School.
$17,484
Per student
-3%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 52.4%
Federal 11.6%
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 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
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hood River Middle School a good school?
Hood River Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 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.
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