At a glance
Reported students
702
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
592
McFarland Middle School: 702 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
19.8:1 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
- 739
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.2:1
What the reported data says about McFarland Middle School
McFarland Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Othello. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Othello School District. NCES reports 702 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (90.2%) and White (9.3%). English learners represent 31% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking McFarland Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 31%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White9.3%
- Hispanic90.2%
- Black0.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
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
Not reported as 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 Othello School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wahitis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
606 reported students
Scootney Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
605 reported students
Hiawatha Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
579 reported students
Lutacaga Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
541 reported students
Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
146 reported students
Othello High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,338 reported students