Enrollment
705
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oak Harbor, WA
North Whidbey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Whidbey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530594000901
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Whidbey Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in Oak Harbor · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Whidbey Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Whidbey Middle School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Oak Harbor, WA.
School address
District: Oak Harbor School District · Washington
NCES ID 530594000901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Whidbey Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Whidbey Middle School
North Whidbey Middle School is a large middle school in Oak Harbor, Washington, enrolling 705 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 705 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 406 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #272.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Oak Harbor School District also operates Oak Harbor High School (1,562 students) and Oak Harbor Intermediate School (767 students) alongside North Whidbey 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 North Whidbey Middle School compares
North Whidbey 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Washington - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 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 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 14.6%
Asian 6.0%
African American 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, North Whidbey Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Harbor School District, which includes North Whidbey Middle School.
$17,926
Per student
-8%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 63.4%
Federal 18.6%
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 North Whidbey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Harbor Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crescent Harbor Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Harbor Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Whidbey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~705 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Whidbey Middle School
How many students attend North Whidbey Middle School?
North Whidbey Middle School has 705 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oak Harbor, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Whidbey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Whidbey Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Whidbey Middle School?
27.9% of students at North Whidbey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Whidbey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Whidbey Middle School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Oak Harbor, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Whidbey Middle School?
North Whidbey 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 North Whidbey Middle School rank among public schools in Oak Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, North Whidbey Middle School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Oak Harbor, 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 Oak Harbor on the city page.
Is North Whidbey Middle School a good school?
North Whidbey Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Oak Harbor School District?
Besides North Whidbey Middle School, Oak Harbor School District also operates Oak Harbor High School (1,562 students), Oak Harbor Intermediate School (767 students), and Hillcrest Elementary (460 students). See the Oak Harbor School District district page for the complete list.
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