- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Mcloughlin Middle School held near 1,087 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 57.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 530657000967 · Pasco, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,171 enr · 19.2:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students)
Mcloughlin Middle School held near 1,087 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 57.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mcloughlin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chiawana Senio
Chiawana Senior High School
3,127 students
- Pasco Senior H
Pasco Senior High School
2,590 students
- Ray Reynolds M
Ray Reynolds Middle School
1,294 students
- This school 1,171
Mcloughlin Middle School
1,171 students
- Stevens Middle 956
Stevens Middle School
956 students
- Ellen Ochoa Mi 831
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
831 students
What this shows Mcloughlin Middle School reports 1,171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcloughlin Middle School compares
Mcloughlin 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,151
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Pasco School District reports $17,151 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,078 (2022-23) → 1,087 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.