- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Prosser, WA
Housel Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Housel 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 530690001013
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Housel Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Prosser · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Housel Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Housel Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Prosser, WA.
School address
District: Prosser School District · Washington
NCES ID 530690001013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Housel Middle School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 530690001013 · Prosser, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 17.1:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Prosser High School (877 students)
Housel Middle School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Housel Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prosser High S
Prosser High School
877 students
- This school
Housel Middle School
529 students
- Prosser Height
Prosser Heights Elementary
412 students
- Keene-Rivervie
Keene-Riverview Elementary
407 students
- Whitstran Elem 261
Whitstran Elementary
261 students
- Prosser Opport 48
Prosser Opportunity Academy
48 students
What this shows Housel Middle School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Housel Middle School compares
Housel 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 69% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Washington - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$18,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.0%
White 23.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Housel Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prosser School District reports $18,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Housel Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosser High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prosser Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keene-Riverview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitstran Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prosser Opportunity Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Housel Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Housel Middle School
How many students attend Housel Middle School?
Housel Middle School has 529 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Prosser, WA. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Housel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Housel Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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 Housel Middle School?
76.0% of students at Housel Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Housel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Housel Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment, in Prosser, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Housel Middle School?
Housel 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 Housel Middle School rank among public schools in Prosser?
By Resource Investment Index, Housel Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Prosser, 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 Prosser on the city page.
What other schools are in Prosser School District?
Besides Housel Middle School, Prosser School District also operates Prosser High School (877 students), Prosser Heights Elementary (412 students), and Keene-Riverview Elementary (407 students). See the Prosser School District district page for the complete list.