Enrollment
623
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port Orchard, WA
Marcus Whitman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marcus Whitman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530816001351
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marcus Whitman Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Port Orchard · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marcus Whitman Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marcus Whitman Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Port Orchard, WA.
School address
District: South Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530816001351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marcus Whitman Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marcus Whitman Middle School
Marcus Whitman Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Port Orchard, Washington, enrolling 623 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.5% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 623 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 443 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #205.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
South Kitsap School District also operates South Kitsap High School (2,448 students) and John Sedgwick Middle School (731 students) alongside Marcus Whitman 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 Marcus Whitman Middle School compares
Marcus Whitman 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▲ 6% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 36% in Washington - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 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 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 13.8%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.2%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Marcus Whitman 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 South Kitsap School District, which includes Marcus Whitman 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 Marcus Whitman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kitsap High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Sedgwick Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Heights Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyslope Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marcus Whitman 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
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 (~623 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marcus Whitman Middle School
How many students attend Marcus Whitman Middle School?
Marcus Whitman Middle School has 623 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Orchard, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcus Whitman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcus Whitman Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower 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 Marcus Whitman Middle School?
47.5% of students at Marcus Whitman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marcus Whitman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marcus Whitman Middle School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Port Orchard, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marcus Whitman Middle School?
Marcus Whitman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Marcus Whitman Middle School rank among middle schools in Port Orchard?
By Resource Investment Index, Marcus Whitman Middle School ranks #1 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 Marcus Whitman Middle School a good school?
Marcus Whitman Middle School earns 44/100 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 Marcus Whitman Middle School, South Kitsap School District also operates South Kitsap High School (2,448 students), John Sedgwick Middle School (731 students), and Cedar Heights Middle School (689 students). See the South Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.
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