- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Zillah, WA
Zillah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Zillah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 531017002502
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zillah Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Zillah · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Zillah Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zillah Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Zillah, WA.
School address
District: Zillah School District · Washington
NCES ID 531017002502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Zillah Middle School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 531017002502 · Zillah, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 21.4:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Zillah High School (455 students)
Zillah Middle School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Zillah Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zillah High Sc
Zillah High School
455 students
- Hilton Element
Hilton Elementary School
305 students
- This school
Zillah Middle School
300 students
- Zillah Interme
Zillah Intermediate School
270 students
What this shows Zillah Middle School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zillah Middle School compares
Zillah 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 47% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,489
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.3%
White 28.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Zillah Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Zillah School District reports $16,489 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zillah Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zillah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zillah Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zillah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zillah Middle School
How many students attend Zillah Middle School?
Zillah Middle School has 300 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Zillah, WA. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zillah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zillah Middle School is 21.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zillah Middle School?
66.2% of students at Zillah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zillah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Zillah Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment, in Zillah, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zillah Middle School?
Zillah Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Zillah Middle School rank among public schools in Zillah?
By Resource Investment Index, Zillah Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Zillah, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Zillah School District?
Besides Zillah Middle School, Zillah School District also operates Zillah High School (455 students), Hilton Elementary School (305 students), and Zillah Intermediate School (270 students). See the Zillah School District district page for the complete list.