Enrollment
505
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Middle
Washington Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Washington, Missouri, enrolling 505 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 505 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 438 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 119 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 117 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 505 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Washington also operates Washington High School (1,263 students) and South Point Elementary (425 students) alongside Washington Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Middle compares
Washington Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington, which includes Washington Middle.
$12,839
Per student
-1%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.1%
State 13.6%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Washington Middle a good school?
Washington Middle earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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