- Enrollment
- 2,448
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Marcus Whitman Middle School held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 530816001351 · Port Orchard, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 15.2:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: South Kitsap High School (2,448 students)
Marcus Whitman Middle School held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Marcus Whitman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Kitsap H
South Kitsap High School
2,448 students
- John Sedgwick 731
John Sedgwick Middle School
731 students
- Cedar Heights 689
Cedar Heights Middle School
689 students
- This school 623
Marcus Whitman Middle School
623 students
- Orchard Height 529
Orchard Heights Elementary
529 students
- Sunnyslope Ele 503
Sunnyslope Elementary School
503 students
What this shows Marcus Whitman Middle School reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marcus Whitman Middle School compares
Marcus Whitman 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,543
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
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.
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
District finance for South Kitsap School District reports $18,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~623 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.