- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Tacoma Online Middle School shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 530870003890 · Tacoma, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 7.4:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Stadium High School (1,700 students)
Tacoma Online Middle School shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tacoma Online Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stadium High S
Stadium High School
1,700 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,556 students
- Mount Tahoma H
Mount Tahoma High School
1,410 students
- Dr. Dolores Si
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
1,160 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
687 students
- This school 170
Tacoma Online Middle School
170 students
What this shows Tacoma Online Middle School reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tacoma Online Middle School compares
Tacoma Online 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
District finance for Tacoma School District reports $19,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,556
- 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
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 (~170 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), down 28.
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.
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.