- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tacoma, WA
Hunt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hunt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530870003818
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunt Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools.
- #14 of 14
- middle schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunt Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunt Middle School ranks #14 of 14 middle schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870003818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Hunt Middle School grew from 400 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+21.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+84 students YoY 530870003818 · Tacoma, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 24.7:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Stadium High School (1,700 students)
Hunt Middle School grew from 400 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+21.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hunt Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stadium High S
Stadium High School
1,700 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,556 students
- Mount Tahoma H
Mount Tahoma High School
1,410 students
- Dr. Dolores Si
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
1,160 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
687 students
- This school 519
Hunt Middle School
519 students
What this shows Hunt Middle School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunt Middle School compares
Hunt Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$19,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.1%
Two or More 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
African American 12.0%
Asian 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Hunt Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tacoma School District reports $19,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hunt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Tahoma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Tacoma
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Morris Ford Middle School
Standard public school
831 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Spanaway Middle School
Standard public school
766 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Baker Middle School
Standard public school
687 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Stewart Middle School
Standard public school
650 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Mason Middle School
Standard public school
639 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
First Creek Middle School
Standard public school
584 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hunt Middle School
How many students attend Hunt Middle School?
Hunt Middle School has 519 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), up 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunt Middle School is 24.7:1, which is 40% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hunt Middle School?
51.3% of students at Hunt Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hunt Middle School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunt Middle School?
Hunt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Hunt Middle School rank among middle schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunt Middle School ranks #14 of 14 middle schools in Tacoma, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tacoma School District?
Besides Hunt Middle School, Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students), Lincoln High School (1,556 students), and Mount Tahoma High School (1,410 students). See the Tacoma School District district page for the complete list.