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Ephrata Middle School

Grades 07–08 · EPHRATA, WA · NCES 530261000387

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384 A ST SE · EPHRATA, WA 98823

At a glance

Reported students

461

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

22.43

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Washington middle enrollment

30th percentile

Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

434

Ephrata Middle School: 461 reported students.

State peer staffing position

75th percentile

20.6:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
455
Teachers (FTE)
25.46
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1

What the reported data says about Ephrata Middle School

Ephrata Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in EPHRATA. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Ephrata School District. NCES reports 461 students for 2024–25.

Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.6:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (41.6%). English learners represent 10.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Ephrata Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 20.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
10.3%
Students with disabilities
9.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
57.5%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0.33
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White51.4%
  • Hispanic41.6%
  • Black0.4%
  • Asian2%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial4.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Ephrata School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Parkway School

Middle · Grades 05–06

407 reported students

Grant Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–04

466 reported students

Columbia Ridge Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–04

480 reported students

Tiger Cubs ECEAP

Other · Grades PK–PK

83 reported students

Sage Hills Open Doors Youth Re-Engagement Program

High · Grades 10–12

39 reported students

Ephrata High School

High · Grades 09–12

886 reported students

View all 8 district schools →