Enrollment
548
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sequim, WA
Sequim Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sequim Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530783002617
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequim Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Sequim · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sequim Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sequim Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Sequim, WA.
School address
District: Sequim School District · Washington
NCES ID 530783002617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sequim Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sequim Middle School
Sequim Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Sequim, Washington, enrolling 548 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.2% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 548 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 492 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #194.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 138 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 548 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Sequim School District also operates Sequim Senior High (804 students) and Helen Haller Elementary School (508 students) alongside Sequim 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 Sequim Middle School compares
Sequim 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 8% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 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 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Sequim Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sequim School District, which includes Sequim Middle School.
$17,271
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 60.7%
Federal 18.5%
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 Sequim Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequim Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helen Haller Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greywolf Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olympic Peninsula Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dungeness Virtual School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sequim Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 82/100
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 (~548 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sequim Middle School
How many students attend Sequim Middle School?
Sequim Middle School has 548 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sequim, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequim Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequim Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sequim Middle School?
41.2% of students at Sequim Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sequim Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sequim Middle School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Sequim, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequim Middle School?
Sequim Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Sequim Middle School rank among public schools in Sequim?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequim Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Sequim, 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 Sequim on the city page.
Is Sequim Middle School a good school?
Sequim Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Sequim School District?
Besides Sequim Middle School, Sequim School District also operates Sequim Senior High (804 students), Helen Haller Elementary School (508 students), and Greywolf Elementary School (506 students). See the Sequim School District district page for the complete list.
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