- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Selah Middle School held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.2 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530777003554 · Selah, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
871 enr · 19.8:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Selah High School (1,159 students)
Selah Middle School held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.2 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Selah Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selah High Sch
Selah High School
1,159 students
- This school
Selah Middle School
871 students
- Selah Intermed
Selah Intermediate School
806 students
- John Campbell
John Campbell Primary School
492 students
- Robert Lince E 362
Robert Lince Early Learning Center
362 students
- Selah Academy 35
Selah Academy Online
35 students
What this shows Selah Middle School reports 871 students on the CCD universe file.
How Selah Middle School compares
Selah 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$15,615
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
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.
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
District finance for Selah School District reports $15,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~871 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 897 (2022-23) → 909 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.