Enrollment
702
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Othello, WA
Mcfarland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcfarland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530648000956
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcfarland Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Othello · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcfarland Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcfarland Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Othello, WA.
School address
District: Othello School District · Washington
NCES ID 530648000956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcfarland Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcfarland Middle School
Mcfarland Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Othello, Washington, enrolling 702 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 78.1% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 702 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 171 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #155, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Othello School District spends $15,129 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Othello School District also operates Othello High School (1,338 students) and Wahitis Elementary School (606 students) alongside Mcfarland 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 Mcfarland Middle School compares
Mcfarland 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 74% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Washington - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$15,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 90.2%
White 9.3%
Two or More 0.4%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Mcfarland Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Othello School District, which includes Mcfarland Middle School.
$15,129
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.0%
State 76.5%
Federal 15.5%
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 Mcfarland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Othello High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wahitis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scootney Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lutacaga Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcfarland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~702 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcfarland Middle School
How many students attend Mcfarland Middle School?
Mcfarland Middle School has 702 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Othello, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcfarland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcfarland Middle School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcfarland Middle School?
78.1% of students at Mcfarland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcfarland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcfarland Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment, in Othello, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcfarland Middle School?
Mcfarland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Mcfarland Middle School rank among public schools in Othello?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcfarland Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Othello, 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 Othello on the city page.
Is Mcfarland Middle School a good school?
Mcfarland Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. 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 Othello School District?
Besides Mcfarland Middle School, Othello School District also operates Othello High School (1,338 students), Wahitis Elementary School (606 students), and Scootney Springs Elementary (605 students). See the Othello School District district page for the complete list.
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