Enrollment
372
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hoquiam, WA
Hoquiam Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hoquiam Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530366000565
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoquiam Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Hoquiam · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoquiam Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoquiam Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Hoquiam, WA.
School address
District: Hoquiam School District · Washington
NCES ID 530366000565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoquiam Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoquiam Middle School
Hoquiam Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hoquiam, Washington, enrolling 372 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 374 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #297, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hoquiam School District also operates Hoquiam High School (410 students) and Lincoln Elementary (233 students) alongside Hoquiam 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 Hoquiam Middle School compares
Hoquiam 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 51% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$16,947
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Two or More 10.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Hoquiam Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoquiam School District, which includes Hoquiam Middle School.
$16,947
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 70.2%
Federal 14.1%
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 Hoquiam Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoquiam High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoquiam Homelink School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoquiam Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~372 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hoquiam Middle School
How many students attend Hoquiam Middle School?
Hoquiam Middle School has 372 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hoquiam, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoquiam Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoquiam Middle School is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoquiam Middle School?
68.1% of students at Hoquiam Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoquiam Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hoquiam Middle School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Hoquiam, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoquiam Middle School?
Hoquiam Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Hoquiam Middle School rank among public schools in Hoquiam?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoquiam Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Hoquiam, 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 Hoquiam on the city page.
Is Hoquiam Middle School a good school?
Hoquiam Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Hoquiam School District?
Besides Hoquiam Middle School, Hoquiam School District also operates Hoquiam High School (410 students), Lincoln Elementary (233 students), and Central Elementary School (232 students). See the Hoquiam School District district page for the complete list.
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