- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yakima, WA
Wilson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 531011001710
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: Yakima School District · Washington
NCES ID 531011001710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Wilson Middle School held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 531011001710 · Yakima, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
840 enr · 19.5:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis High School (2,359 students)
Wilson Middle School held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Wilson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis High Sch
Davis High School
2,359 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
2,258 students
- Franklin Middl 848
Franklin Middle School
848 students
- This school 840
Wilson Middle School
840 students
- Lewis & Clark 815
Lewis & Clark Middle School
815 students
- Washington Mid 748
Washington Middle School
748 students
What this shows Wilson Middle School reports 840 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Middle School compares
Wilson Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$18,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.7%
White 20.2%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Wilson Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yakima School District reports $18,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Standard public school
815 students 19:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle School
Standard public school
748 students 17:1 students per teacher
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8
Standard public school
21 students
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 (~840 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Middle School
How many students attend Wilson Middle School?
Wilson Middle School has 840 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 856 (2022-23) → 837 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Middle School?
63.9% of students at Wilson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Middle School?
Wilson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Wilson Middle School rank among middle schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Yakima School District?
Besides Wilson 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.