Enrollment
643
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orting Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orting Middle School
Orting Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Orting, Washington, enrolling 643 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 643 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 460 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #204.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Orting School District spends $15,590 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Orting School District also operates Orting High School (876 students) and Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School (723 students) alongside Orting 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 Orting Middle School compares
Orting 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,590
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orting School District, which includes Orting Middle School.
$15,590
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 71.6%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
- -
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 (~643 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Orting Middle School a good school?
Orting Middle School earns 45/100 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 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.
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