- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Mcfarland Middle School held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 530648000956 · Othello, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 18:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Othello High School (1,338 students)
Mcfarland Middle School held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mcfarland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Othello High S
Othello High School
1,338 students
- This school
Mcfarland Middle School
702 students
- Wahitis Elemen
Wahitis Elementary School
606 students
- Scootney Sprin
Scootney Springs Elementary
605 students
- Hiawatha Eleme
Hiawatha Elementary School
579 students
- Lutacaga Eleme
Lutacaga Elementary
541 students
What this shows Mcfarland Middle School reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcfarland Middle School compares
Mcfarland 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,260
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Othello School District reports $16,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~702 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.