- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Washington, MO
Washington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293111002160
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 505
- students enrolled
Washington Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washington · Missouri
NCES ID 293111002160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Washington Middle shrank from 551 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 293111002160 · Washington, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 11:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (1,263 students)
Washington Middle shrank from 551 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
1,263 students
- This school 505
Washington Middle
505 students
- South Point El 425
South Point Elementary
425 students
- Washington Wes 399
Washington West Elementary
399 students
- Clearview Elem 295
Clearview Elementary
295 students
- Marthasville E 189
Marthasville Elementary
189 students
What this shows Washington Middle reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Middle compares
Washington Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 49% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Missouri - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$13,537
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.3 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Washington Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington reports $13,537 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Point Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington West Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marthasville Elementary | Smaller | Similar 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
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle
How many students attend Washington Middle?
Washington Middle has 505 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Washington, MO. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle is 11:1, which is 14% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 30% 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 Washington Middle?
23.6% of students at Washington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Washington, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle?
Washington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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).
What other schools are in Washington?
Besides Washington Middle, Washington also operates Washington High School (1,263 students), South Point Elementary (425 students), and Washington West Elementary (399 students). See the Washington district page for the complete list.