Enrollment
310
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winston, OR
Winston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Winston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411349000335
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winston Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Winston · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Winston Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winston Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winston, OR.
School address
District: Winston-Dillard Sd 116 · Oregon
NCES ID 411349000335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winston Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winston Middle School
Winston Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Winston, Oregon, enrolling 310 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 310 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 281 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Winston-Dillard Sd 116 spends $13,221 per pupil, 27% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Winston-Dillard Sd 116 also operates Douglas High School (357 students) and Mcgovern Elementary School (229 students) alongside Winston 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 Winston Middle School compares
Winston Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 27% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Oregon - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$13,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Winston Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winston-Dillard Sd 116, which includes Winston Middle School.
$13,221
Per student
-27%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 58.2%
Federal 19.3%
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 Winston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcgovern Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brockway Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lookingglass Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dillard Alternative High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 41:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Winston Middle School
How many students attend Winston Middle School?
Winston Middle School has 310 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winston, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winston Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Winston Middle School?
67.3% of students at Winston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Winston Middle School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Winston, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winston Middle School?
Winston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Winston Middle School rank among public schools in Winston?
By Resource Investment Index, Winston Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winston, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winston on the city page.
Is Winston Middle School a good school?
Winston Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Winston-Dillard Sd 116?
Besides Winston Middle School, Winston-Dillard Sd 116 also operates Douglas High School (357 students), Mcgovern Elementary School (229 students), and Brockway Elementary School (224 students). See the Winston-Dillard Sd 116 district page for the complete list.
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