Enrollment
300
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zillah Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zillah Middle School
Zillah Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Zillah, Washington, enrolling 300 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 300 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 302 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #147.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (28%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Zillah School District spends $14,593 per pupil, 25% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Zillah School District also operates Zillah High School (455 students) and Hilton Elementary School (305 students) alongside Zillah 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 Zillah Middle School compares
Zillah 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,593
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zillah School District, which includes Zillah Middle School.
$14,593
Per student
-25%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.6%
State 73.0%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~300 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Zillah on the city page.
Is Zillah Middle School a good school?
Zillah Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of 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 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.
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