- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Meriden, CT
Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090240001194
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Meriden · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Meriden, CT.
School address
District: Meriden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090240001194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Washington Middle School shrank from 622 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.6 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 090240001194 · Meriden, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 10.9:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students)
Washington Middle School shrank from 622 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 49.6 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis T. Mal
Francis T. Maloney High School
1,291 students
- Orville H. Pla
Orville H. Platt High School
1,191 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle School
773 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
684 students
- Casimir Pulask
Casimir Pulaski School
539 students
- This school
Washington Middle School
536 students
What this shows Washington Middle School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Middle School compares
Washington Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 88% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$19,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.8%
White 18.1%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Washington Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Meriden School District reports $19,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis T. Maloney High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orville H. Platt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Casimir Pulaski School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Meriden
2 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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has 536 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Meriden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 School?
68.5% of students at Washington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Meriden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Washington Middle School rank among middle schools in Meriden?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Meriden, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Meriden on the city page.
What other schools are in Meriden School District?
Besides Washington Middle School, Meriden School District also operates Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students), Orville H. Platt High School (1,191 students), and Edison Middle School (773 students). See the Meriden School District district page for the complete list.