- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tenino, WA
Tenino Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tenino Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530882001523
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tenino Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Tenino · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tenino Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tenino Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tenino, WA.
School address
District: Tenino School District · Washington
NCES ID 530882001523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Tenino Middle School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 17.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 530882001523 · Tenino, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 17.1:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Tenino High School (383 students)
Tenino Middle School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE held 17.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tenino Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tenino High Sc
Tenino High School
383 students
- Parkside Eleme
Parkside Elementary
316 students
- Tenino Element
Tenino Elementary School
293 students
- This school
Tenino Middle School
291 students
What this shows Tenino Middle School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tenino Middle School compares
Tenino 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▲ 2% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Washington - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,002
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Tenino Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Tenino School District reports $17,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tenino Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenino High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tenino Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tenino Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tenino Middle School
How many students attend Tenino Middle School?
Tenino Middle School has 291 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tenino, WA. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tenino Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tenino Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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 Tenino Middle School?
45.8% of students at Tenino Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tenino Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tenino Middle School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Tenino, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tenino Middle School?
Tenino Middle School 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 Tenino Middle School rank among public schools in Tenino?
By Resource Investment Index, Tenino Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tenino, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tenino School District?
Besides Tenino Middle School, Tenino School District also operates Tenino High School (383 students), Parkside Elementary (316 students), and Tenino Elementary School (293 students). See the Tenino School District district page for the complete list.