Enrollment
427
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Naches, WA
Naches Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Naches Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530546000824
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Naches Valley Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Naches · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Naches Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Naches Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Naches, WA.
School address
District: Naches Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530546000824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Naches Valley Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Naches Valley Middle School
Naches Valley Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Naches, Washington, enrolling 427 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.1% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 427 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 499 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #325.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Naches's elementary schools, it stands alongside Naches Valley Elementary School (482 students): Naches Valley Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 13.4:1).
Naches Valley School District also operates Naches Valley Elementary School (482 students) and Naches Valley High School (399 students) alongside Naches Valley 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 Naches Valley Middle School compares
Naches Valley 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▲ 5% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Naches Valley 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 Naches Valley School District, which includes Naches Valley Middle School.
$16,384
Per student
-16%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 60.7%
Federal 12.8%
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 Naches Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naches Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naches Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naches Valley Esd 105 Open Doors | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Naches Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar elementary schools in Naches
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~427 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Naches Valley Middle School
How many students attend Naches Valley Middle School?
Naches Valley Middle School has 427 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Naches, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Naches Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Naches Valley Middle School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Naches Valley Middle School?
47.1% of students at Naches Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Naches Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Naches Valley Middle School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Naches, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Naches Valley Middle School?
Naches Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Naches Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Naches?
By Resource Investment Index, Naches Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Naches, 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 Naches on the city page.
Is Naches Valley Middle School a good school?
Naches Valley Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Naches Valley School District?
Besides Naches Valley Middle School, Naches Valley School District also operates Naches Valley Elementary School (482 students), Naches Valley High School (399 students), and Naches Valley Esd 105 Open Doors (1 students). See the Naches Valley School District district page for the complete list.
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