Enrollment
748
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yakima, WA
Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 531011001708
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: Yakima School District · Washington
NCES ID 531011001708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Middle School
Washington Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Yakima, Washington, enrolling 748 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 88.3% of students qualify for free meals, 96% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 748 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 69 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Yakima's middle schools, it stands alongside West Valley Mid-Level Campus (1,167 students): Washington Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 19.1:1).
Yakima School District also operates Davis High School (2,359 students) and Eisenhower High School (2,258 students) alongside Washington Middle School.
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 School compares
Washington Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 96% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Washington - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$16,878
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 93.4%
White 3.5%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Washington Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yakima School District, which includes Washington Middle School.
$16,878
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.1%
State 69.9%
Federal 21.0%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Middle 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
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Yakima
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
West Valley Mid-Level Campus
Standard public school
1,167 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Franklin Middle School
Standard public school
848 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Wilson Middle School
Standard public school
840 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Standard public school
815 students 19:1 students per teacher
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8
Standard public school
21 students
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Washington Middle School's federal record.
- Compare Washington Middle School against another school. Compare schools
- Yakima School District's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has 748 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yakima, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 School?
88.3% of students at Washington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
How does Washington Middle School rank among middle schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Yakima, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Yakima on the city page.
Is Washington Middle School a good school?
Washington Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. 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 Yakima School District?
Besides Washington Middle School, Yakima School District also operates Davis High School (2,359 students), Eisenhower High School (2,258 students), and Franklin Middle School (848 students). See the Yakima School District district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.