- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wenatchee, WA
Orchard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530966001634
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Wenatchee · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Wenatchee, WA.
School address
District: Wenatchee School District · Washington
NCES ID 530966001634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Orchard Middle School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 530966001634 · Wenatchee, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 12.7:1 · 69.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Wenatchee High School (2,066 students)
Orchard Middle School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Orchard Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wenatchee High
Wenatchee High School
2,066 students
- Abraham Lincol 604
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
604 students
- Foothills Midd 567
Foothills Middle School
567 students
- Washington Ele 554
Washington Elementary School
554 students
- Pioneer Middle 488
Pioneer Middle School
488 students
- This school 395
Orchard Middle School
395 students
What this shows Orchard Middle School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Middle School compares
Orchard 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 55% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Washington - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.3%
White 32.4%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Orchard Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wenatchee School District reports $16,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Wenatchee
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Middle School
How many students attend Orchard Middle School?
Orchard Middle School has 395 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wenatchee, WA. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 19% lower 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 Orchard Middle School?
69.7% of students at Orchard Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment, in Wenatchee, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Middle School?
Orchard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Orchard Middle School rank among middle schools in Wenatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Wenatchee, 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 Wenatchee on the city page.
What other schools are in Wenatchee School District?
Besides Orchard Middle School, Wenatchee School District also operates Wenatchee High School (2,066 students), Abraham Lincoln Elementary (604 students), and Foothills Middle School (567 students). See the Wenatchee School District district page for the complete list.