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Komachin Middle School

Grades 06–08 · Lacey, WA · NCES 530585000606

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3650 College St SE · Lacey, WA 98503

At a glance

Reported students

640

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

34

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Washington middle enrollment

55th percentile

Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

555.5

Komachin Middle School: 640 reported students.

State peer staffing position

46th percentile

18.8:1 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
662
Teachers (FTE)
34.77
Student–teacher ratio
19:1

What the reported data says about Komachin Middle School

Komachin Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lacey. It is one of 24 current school records connected to North Thurston Public Schools. NCES reports 640 students for 2024–25.

Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, 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 (40.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.7%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. 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 Komachin Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 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 2 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
2.9%
Students with disabilities
15.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
48.8%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
1.2
Psychologists (FTE)
0.95
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

  • White40.5%
  • Hispanic22.7%
  • Black6.9%
  • Asian6.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.9%
  • Multiracial19.4%

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 North Thurston Public Schools

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

Salish Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

745 reported students

Chinook Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

746 reported students

Nisqually Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

789 reported students

Aspire Performing Arts Academy

Middle · Grades 06–08

323 reported students

South Bay Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

595 reported students

Horizons Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

580 reported students

View all 24 district schools →