Enrollment
731
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port Orchard, WA
John Sedgwick Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John Sedgwick Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530816001877
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Sedgwick Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Port Orchard · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John Sedgwick Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Sedgwick Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Port Orchard, WA.
School address
District: South Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530816001877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Sedgwick Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Sedgwick Middle School
John Sedgwick Middle School is a large middle school in Port Orchard, Washington, enrolling 731 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 731 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 388 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #237.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
South Kitsap School District also operates South Kitsap High School (2,448 students) and Cedar Heights Middle School (689 students) alongside John Sedgwick 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 John Sedgwick Middle School compares
John Sedgwick 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 39% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$17,526
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 12.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, John Sedgwick Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Kitsap School District, which includes John Sedgwick Middle School.
$17,526
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 66.8%
Federal 13.8%
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 John Sedgwick Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kitsap High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Heights Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marcus Whitman Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Heights Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyslope Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Sedgwick Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,448
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~731 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John Sedgwick Middle School
How many students attend John Sedgwick Middle School?
John Sedgwick Middle School has 731 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Orchard, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Sedgwick Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Sedgwick Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Sedgwick Middle School?
27.4% of students at John Sedgwick Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Sedgwick Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John Sedgwick Middle School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Port Orchard, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Sedgwick Middle School?
John Sedgwick Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 John Sedgwick Middle School rank among middle schools in Port Orchard?
By Resource Investment Index, John Sedgwick Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Port Orchard, 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 Port Orchard on the city page.
Is John Sedgwick Middle School a good school?
John Sedgwick Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington 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 South Kitsap School District?
Besides John Sedgwick Middle School, South Kitsap School District also operates South Kitsap High School (2,448 students), Cedar Heights Middle School (689 students), and Marcus Whitman Middle School (623 students). See the South Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.
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