- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vashon, WA
Mcmurray Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcmurray Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530930001589
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcmurray Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Vashon · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcmurray Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcmurray Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vashon, WA.
School address
District: Vashon Island School District · Washington
NCES ID 530930001589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Mcmurray Middle School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 530930001589 · Vashon, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 19.7:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Vashon Island High School (511 students)
Mcmurray Middle School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mcmurray Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vashon Island
Vashon Island High School
511 students
- Chautauqua Ele
Chautauqua Elementary
480 students
- This school
Mcmurray Middle School
355 students
- Family Link 72
Family Link
72 students
- Student Link 50
Student Link
50 students
What this shows Mcmurray Middle School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcmurray Middle School compares
Mcmurray 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 52% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Washington - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Mcmurray Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vashon Island School District reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcmurray Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vashon Island High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chautauqua Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Family Link | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Student Link | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcmurray Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 72:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mcmurray Middle School
How many students attend Mcmurray Middle School?
Mcmurray Middle School has 355 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vashon, WA. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcmurray Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcmurray Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcmurray Middle School?
21.5% of students at Mcmurray Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcmurray Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcmurray Middle School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Vashon, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcmurray Middle School?
Mcmurray Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Mcmurray Middle School rank among public schools in Vashon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcmurray Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vashon, 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 Vashon on the city page.
What other schools are in Vashon Island School District?
Besides Mcmurray Middle School, Vashon Island School District also operates Vashon Island High School (511 students), Chautauqua Elementary (480 students), and Family Link (72 students). See the Vashon Island School District district page for the complete list.