- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pasco, WA
Ray Reynolds Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ray Reynolds Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530657003735
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ray Reynolds Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #7 of 14
- public schools in Pasco · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ray Reynolds Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ray Reynolds Middle School ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Pasco, WA.
School address
District: Pasco School District · Washington
NCES ID 530657003735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Ray Reynolds Middle School held near 1,289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.9 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 530657003735 · Pasco, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,294 enr · 20.5:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students)
Ray Reynolds Middle School held near 1,289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.9 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ray Reynolds Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chiawana Senio
Chiawana Senior High School
3,127 students
- Pasco Senior H
Pasco Senior High School
2,590 students
- This school
Ray Reynolds Middle School
1,294 students
- Mcloughlin Mid 1,171
Mcloughlin Middle School
1,171 students
- Stevens Middle 956
Stevens Middle School
956 students
- Ellen Ochoa Mi 831
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
831 students
What this shows Ray Reynolds Middle School reports 1,294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ray Reynolds Middle School compares
Ray Reynolds 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▲ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,294 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,294
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Washington - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,151
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.9%
White 33.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Ray Reynolds Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco School District reports $17,151 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ray Reynolds Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiawana Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pasco Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stevens Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellen Ochoa Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ray Reynolds Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~1,294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ray Reynolds Middle School
How many students attend Ray Reynolds Middle School?
Ray Reynolds Middle School has 1,294 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pasco, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,262 (2022-23) → 1,289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray Reynolds Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ray Reynolds Middle School is 20.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ray Reynolds Middle School?
48.3% of students at Ray Reynolds Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ray Reynolds Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ray Reynolds Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment, in Pasco, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ray Reynolds Middle School?
Ray Reynolds Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Ray Reynolds Middle School rank among public schools in Pasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Ray Reynolds Middle School ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Pasco, 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 Pasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco School District?
Besides Ray Reynolds Middle School, Pasco School District also operates Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students), Pasco Senior High School (2,590 students), and Mcloughlin Middle School (1,171 students). See the Pasco School District district page for the complete list.