At a glance
Reported students
291
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
304.5
Tenino Middle School: 291 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
16.3:1 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
- 307
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about Tenino Middle School
Tenino Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Tenino. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Tenino School District. NCES reports 291 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 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, below 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 (72.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.4%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Tenino Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.82 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 0.85 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
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.85
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White72.9%
- Hispanic13.4%
- Black1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.3%
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 Tenino School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tenino Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
293 reported students
Parkside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
316 reported students
Tenino High School
High · Grades 09–12
383 reported students
Public schools near Tenino Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenino Elementary School Elementary · Tenino School District | 03–05 | 293 | under 0.1 mi |
| Parkside Elementary Elementary · Tenino School District | PK–02 | 316 | 0.3 mi |
| Rainier Middle School Middle · Rainier School District | 06–08 | 241 | 7.8 mi |
| George Bush Middle School Middle · Tumwater School District | 06–08 | 762 | 8.3 mi |
| Tumwater Middle School Middle · Tumwater School District | 06–08 | 665 | 9.7 mi |
| Aspire Performing Arts Academy Middle · North Thurston Public Schools | 06–08 | 323 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tenino Middle School
What grades does Tenino Middle School serve?
Tenino Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Tenino School District.
How many students attend Tenino Middle School?
Tenino Middle School reported 291 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 307 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tenino Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 291 students and 17.82 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tenino Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tenino Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tenino School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tenino Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tenino Middle School in?
Tenino Middle School is part of Tenino School District, based in Tenino, WA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tenino Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tenino Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Parkside Elementary (0.3 mi), Rainier Middle School (7.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.