- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Auburn, WA
Olympic Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Olympic Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530030000038
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olympic Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Olympic Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olympic Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Auburn School District · Washington
NCES ID 530030000038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Olympic Middle School grew from 900 students in 2022-23 to 969 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 50.8 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 530030000038 · Auburn, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
956 enr · 19.1:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students)
Olympic Middle School grew from 900 students in 2022-23 to 969 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 50.8 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Olympic Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn Senior
Auburn Senior High School
1,918 students
- Auburn Riversi
Auburn Riverside High School
1,852 students
- Auburn Mountai
Auburn Mountainview High School
1,560 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
966 students
- This school
Olympic Middle School
956 students
- Mt Baker Middl
Mt Baker Middle School
917 students
What this shows Olympic Middle School reports 956 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olympic Middle School compares
Olympic Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 956 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
956
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
19.1:1
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
52.4%
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
$18,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
White 20.4%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 9.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.3%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Olympic Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Auburn School District reports $18,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olympic Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Riverside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Mountainview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Baker Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olympic Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Auburn
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 (~956 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olympic Middle School
How many students attend Olympic Middle School?
Olympic Middle School has 956 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Auburn, WA. CCD year-over-year: 900 (2022-23) → 969 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olympic Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olympic Middle School is 19.1:1, 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 Olympic Middle School?
63.9% of students at Olympic Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olympic Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Olympic Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment, in Auburn, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olympic Middle School?
Olympic Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Olympic Middle School rank among middle schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Olympic Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Auburn, 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 Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn School District?
Besides Olympic Middle School, Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students), Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 students), and Auburn Mountainview High School (1,560 students). See the Auburn School District district page for the complete list.