Enrollment
1,171
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pasco, WA
Mcloughlin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcloughlin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530657000967
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcloughlin Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Pasco · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcloughlin Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcloughlin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Pasco, WA.
School address
District: Pasco School District · Washington
NCES ID 530657000967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcloughlin Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcloughlin Middle School
Mcloughlin Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Pasco, Washington, enrolling 1,171 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,171 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 96 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (33%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pasco's middle schools, it stands alongside Ray Reynolds Middle School (1,294 students): Mcloughlin Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.2:1 vs 20.5:1).
Pasco School District also operates Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students) and Pasco Senior High School (2,590 students) alongside Mcloughlin 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 Mcloughlin Middle School compares
Mcloughlin 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,171 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,171
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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 59.9%
White 33.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Mcloughlin Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco School District, which includes Mcloughlin Middle School.
$16,004
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.0%
State 70.8%
Federal 17.3%
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 Mcloughlin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiawana Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasco Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Reynolds Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stevens Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellen Ochoa Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcloughlin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Pasco
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcloughlin Middle School
How many students attend Mcloughlin Middle School?
Mcloughlin Middle School has 1,171 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pasco, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcloughlin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcloughlin Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcloughlin Middle School?
54.8% of students at Mcloughlin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcloughlin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcloughlin Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment, in Pasco, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcloughlin Middle School?
Mcloughlin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Mcloughlin Middle School rank among middle schools in Pasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcloughlin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Pasco, 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 Pasco on the city page.
Is Mcloughlin Middle School a good school?
Mcloughlin Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 Pasco School District?
Besides Mcloughlin Middle School, Pasco School District also operates Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students), Pasco Senior High School (2,590 students), and Ray Reynolds Middle School (1,294 students). See the Pasco School District district page for the complete list.
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