Enrollment
170
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Online Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tacoma Online Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530870003890
👥 S:T ratio 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tacoma Online Middle School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 14
- middle schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tacoma Online Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tacoma Online Middle School ranks #1 of 14 middle schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870003890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tacoma Online Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tacoma Online Middle School
Tacoma Online Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Tacoma, Washington, enrolling 170 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.4:1, Tacoma Online Middle School is leaner than roughly 97% of Washington schools and 58% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 170 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 116 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Among Tacoma's middle schools, it stands alongside Morris Ford Middle School (831 students): Tacoma Online Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.4:1 vs 15.7:1).
Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students) and Lincoln High School (1,556 students) alongside Tacoma Online 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 Tacoma Online Middle School compares
Tacoma Online 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 58% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 49% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 3% in Washington - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,575
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.
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 37.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 19.4%
African American 12.9%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.4, Tacoma Online Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tacoma School District, which includes Tacoma Online Middle School.
$17,575
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 57.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 Tacoma Online Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Tahoma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tacoma Online Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Tacoma
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Morris Ford Middle School
Standard public school
831 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Spanaway Middle School
Standard public school
766 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Baker Middle School
Standard public school
687 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Stewart Middle School
Standard public school
650 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Mason Middle School
Standard public school
639 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
First Creek Middle School
Standard public school
584 students 17.2:1 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 (~170 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tacoma Online Middle School
How many students attend Tacoma Online Middle School?
Tacoma Online Middle School has 170 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tacoma, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tacoma Online Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tacoma Online Middle School is 7.4:1, which is 58% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 53% lower 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 Tacoma Online Middle School?
67.0% of students at Tacoma Online Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tacoma Online Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tacoma Online Middle School is White at 37.6% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tacoma Online Middle School?
Tacoma Online Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Tacoma Online Middle School rank among middle schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Tacoma Online Middle School ranks #1 of 14 middle schools in Tacoma, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tacoma on the city page.
Is Tacoma Online Middle School a good school?
Tacoma Online Middle School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Tacoma School District?
Besides Tacoma Online Middle School, Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students), Lincoln High School (1,556 students), and Mount Tahoma High School (1,410 students). See the Tacoma School District district page for the complete list.
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