- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Toppenish, WA
Toppenish Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Toppenish Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530897001535
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Toppenish Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Toppenish · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Toppenish Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Toppenish Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Toppenish, WA.
School address
District: Toppenish School District · Washington
NCES ID 530897001535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Toppenish Middle School shrank from 860 students in 2022-23 to 772 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 530897001535 · Toppenish, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 17.6:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Toppenish High School (969 students)
Toppenish Middle School shrank from 860 students in 2022-23 to 772 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Toppenish Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Toppenish High
Toppenish High School
969 students
- This school
Toppenish Middle School
757 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary
484 students
- Kirkwood Eleme 387
Kirkwood Elementary School
387 students
- Garfield Eleme 310
Garfield Elementary School
310 students
- Lincoln Elemen 244
Lincoln Elementary School
244 students
What this shows Toppenish Middle School reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Toppenish Middle School compares
Toppenish 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 98% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Washington - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.5%
White 2.0%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Toppenish Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Toppenish School District reports $18,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Toppenish Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toppenish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirkwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Toppenish Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Toppenish Middle School
How many students attend Toppenish Middle School?
Toppenish Middle School has 757 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Toppenish, WA. CCD year-over-year: 860 (2022-23) → 772 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toppenish Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Toppenish Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Toppenish Middle School?
89.2% of students at Toppenish Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Toppenish Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Toppenish Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.8% of enrollment, in Toppenish, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Toppenish Middle School?
Toppenish Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Toppenish Middle School rank among public schools in Toppenish?
By Resource Investment Index, Toppenish Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Toppenish, 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 Toppenish on the city page.
What other schools are in Toppenish School District?
Besides Toppenish Middle School, Toppenish School District also operates Toppenish High School (969 students), Valley View Elementary (484 students), and Kirkwood Elementary School (387 students). See the Toppenish School District district page for the complete list.