- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Habra, CA
Washington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062019002420
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 14
- public schools in La Habra · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle ranks #2 of 14 public schools in La Habra, CA.
School address
District: La Habra City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062019002420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Washington Middle shrank from 605 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 062019002420 · La Habra, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 19.3:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students)
Washington Middle shrank from 605 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ladera Palma E
Ladera Palma Elementary
583 students
- This school
Washington Middle
580 students
- Las Positas El
Las Positas Elementary
565 students
- Imperial Middl
Imperial Middle
495 students
- Sierra Vista E
Sierra Vista Elementary
467 students
- Walnut Element
Walnut Elementary
446 students
What this shows Washington Middle reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Middle compares
Washington Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,883
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.8%
White 4.7%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Washington Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Habra City Elementary reports $18,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladera Palma Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Positas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imperial Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in La Habra
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle
How many students attend Washington Middle?
Washington Middle has 580 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Habra, CA. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 Washington Middle?
66.1% of students at Washington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 88.8% of enrollment, in La Habra, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle?
Washington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Middle rank among public schools in La Habra?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle ranks #2 of 14 public schools in La Habra, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Habra on the city page.
What other schools are in La Habra City Elementary?
Besides Washington Middle, La Habra City Elementary also operates Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students), Las Positas Elementary (565 students), and Imperial Middle (495 students). See the La Habra City Elementary district page for the complete list.