Enrollment
355
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcmurray Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcmurray Middle School
Mcmurray Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Vashon, Washington, enrolling 355 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 355 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 329 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Vashon Island School District also operates Vashon Island High School (511 students) and Chautauqua Elementary (480 students) alongside Mcmurray 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 Mcmurray Middle School compares
Mcmurray 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,974
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vashon Island School District, which includes Mcmurray Middle School.
$16,974
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 56.1%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mcmurray Middle School a good school?
Mcmurray Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 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.
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