- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Langley, WA
South Whidbey Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Whidbey Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530819001358
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Whidbey Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Langley · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Whidbey Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Whidbey Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Langley, WA.
School address
District: South Whidbey School District · Washington
NCES ID 530819001358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
South Whidbey Middle grew from 204 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+38.7%).
Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 530819001358 · Langley, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 32.2:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: South Whidbey Elementary (485 students)
South Whidbey Middle grew from 204 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+38.7%). Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
South Whidbey Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Whidbey
South Whidbey Elementary
485 students
- South Whidbey
South Whidbey High School
390 students
- This school
South Whidbey Middle
290 students
- South Whidbey 42
South Whidbey Academy
42 students
- South Whidbey 6
South Whidbey Special Services
6 students
What this shows South Whidbey Middle reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Whidbey Middle compares
South Whidbey Middle is a growing 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 | 32.2:1 | ▲ 83% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 35% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32.2:1
students per teacher
- 83% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, South Whidbey Middle is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Whidbey School District reports $18,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Whidbey Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Whidbey Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Whidbey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Whidbey Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| South Whidbey Special Services | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to South Whidbey Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Whidbey Middle
How many students attend South Whidbey Middle?
South Whidbey Middle has 290 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Langley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), up 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Whidbey Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Whidbey Middle is 32.2:1, which is 83% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 105% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Whidbey Middle?
29.4% of students at South Whidbey Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Whidbey Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Whidbey Middle is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Langley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Whidbey Middle?
South Whidbey Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 South Whidbey Middle rank among public schools in Langley?
By Resource Investment Index, South Whidbey Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Langley, 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 Langley on the city page.
What other schools are in South Whidbey School District?
Besides South Whidbey Middle, South Whidbey School District also operates South Whidbey Elementary (485 students), South Whidbey High School (390 students), and South Whidbey Academy (42 students). See the South Whidbey School District district page for the complete list.