- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sunnyside, WA
Sierra Vista Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Vista Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530867003037
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Vista Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Sunnyside · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Vista Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Sunnyside, WA.
School address
District: Sunnyside School District · Washington
NCES ID 530867003037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Sierra Vista Middle School shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 530867003037 · Sunnyside, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 16.1:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High School (2,122 students)
Sierra Vista Middle School shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sierra Vista Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High School
2,122 students
- Harrison Middl 820
Harrison Middle School
820 students
- Washington Ele 602
Washington Elementary
602 students
- Pioneer Elemen 602
Pioneer Elementary School
602 students
- Chief Kamiakin 575
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
575 students
- This school 549
Sierra Vista Middle School
549 students
What this shows Sierra Vista Middle School reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Vista Middle School compares
Sierra Vista Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 78% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,915
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 185 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.2%
White 4.9%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Sierra Vista Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunnyside School District reports $17,915 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Vista Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chief Kamiakin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Vista Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Sunnyside
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Vista Middle School
How many students attend Sierra Vista Middle School?
Sierra Vista Middle School has 549 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sunnyside, WA. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Vista Middle School?
80.1% of students at Sierra Vista Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Vista Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Vista Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment, in Sunnyside, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Vista Middle School?
Sierra Vista Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Sierra Vista Middle School rank among public schools in Sunnyside?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside on the city page.
What other schools are in Sunnyside School District?
Besides Sierra Vista Middle School, Sunnyside School District also operates Sunnyside High School (2,122 students), Harrison Middle School (820 students), and Washington Elementary (602 students). See the Sunnyside School District district page for the complete list.