- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orting, WA
Orting Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Orting Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530645002066
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orting Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Orting · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Orting Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orting Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Orting, WA.
School address
District: Orting School District · Washington
NCES ID 530645002066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Orting Middle School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 530645002066 · Orting, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 19.5:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Orting High School (876 students)
Orting Middle School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Orting Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orting High Sc
Orting High School
876 students
- Ptarmigan Ridg
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
723 students
- This school
Orting Middle School
643 students
- Orting Primary
Orting Primary School
567 students
- Orting Special 12
Orting Special Education
12 students
What this shows Orting Middle School reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orting Middle School compares
Orting 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% 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
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,034
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Orting Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orting School District reports $16,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orting Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orting High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orting Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orting Special Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Orting Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orting Middle School
How many students attend Orting Middle School?
Orting Middle School has 643 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orting, WA. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orting Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orting Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 11% 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 Orting Middle School?
28.6% of students at Orting Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orting Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Orting Middle School is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Orting, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orting Middle School?
Orting Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Orting Middle School rank among public schools in Orting?
By Resource Investment Index, Orting Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Orting, 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 Orting on the city page.
What other schools are in Orting School District?
Besides Orting Middle School, Orting School District also operates Orting High School (876 students), Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School (723 students), and Orting Primary School (567 students). See the Orting School District district page for the complete list.