Enrollment
290
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Whidbey Middle compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Whidbey Middle
South Whidbey Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Langley, Washington, enrolling 290 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Washington schools and 83% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 290 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 252 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #228, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 580 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
South Whidbey School District also operates South Whidbey Elementary (485 students) and South Whidbey High School (390 students) alongside South Whidbey Middle.
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 South Whidbey Middle compares
South Whidbey Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Whidbey School District, which includes South Whidbey Middle.
$17,973
Per student
-8%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.2%
State 60.7%
Federal 14.1%
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 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
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
- -
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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Whidbey Middle a good school?
South Whidbey Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 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.
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