Enrollment
871
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Selah, WA
Selah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Selah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530777003554
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selah Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Selah · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Selah Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Selah Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Selah, WA.
School address
District: Selah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530777003554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Selah Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Selah Middle School
Selah Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Selah, Washington, enrolling 871 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 91% of state schools at 871 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 189 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Selah School District spends $15,062 per pupil, 23% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Selah School District also operates Selah High School (1,159 students) and Selah Intermediate School (806 students) alongside Selah 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 Selah Middle School compares
Selah 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 871 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
871
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Washington - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,062
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Selah 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 Selah School District, which includes Selah Middle School.
$15,062
Per student
-23%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 74.4%
Federal 11.8%
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 Selah Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Selah Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Campbell Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Lince Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Selah Academy Online | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~871 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Selah Middle School
How many students attend Selah Middle School?
Selah Middle School has 871 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Selah, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Selah Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Selah Middle School?
57.4% of students at Selah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Selah Middle School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Selah, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selah Middle School?
Selah Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Selah Middle School rank among public schools in Selah?
By Resource Investment Index, Selah Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Selah, 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 Selah on the city page.
Is Selah Middle School a good school?
Selah Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Selah School District?
Besides Selah Middle School, Selah School District also operates Selah High School (1,159 students), Selah Intermediate School (806 students), and John Campbell Primary School (492 students). See the Selah School District district page for the complete list.
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