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Enrollment
702
Middle
DISTRICT 517 · STATE 577
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OTHELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530648000956
McFarland Middle School
790 S 10th Ave, Othello, WA 99344 · (509) 488-3326 · Adams County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL702 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
19.8:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.9:1 · STATE 18.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
588 students
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 51%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 338 | 48% |
| Grade 8 | 364 | 52% |
Student demographics
18%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 68% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2022-23 . % Met or Exceeded StandardEnglish Language Arts
26.8%
WA avg 49.0% . -11.8pp since 2014
Math
16.3%
WA avg 39.2% . -16.1pp since 2014
What this means: On the Smarter Balanced + WCAS, Washington's statewide test, about 27 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 16 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Washington schools, those numbers are about 49 and 39. Reading and writing scores are down about 12 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 16 points.
Smarter Balanced + WCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 26.8% | 16.3% |
| 2021-22 | 29.4% | 17.6% |
| 2018-19 | 34.3% | 28.6% |
| 2017-18 | 33.1% | 28.9% |
| 2016-17 | 31.7% | 25.5% |
| 2015-16 | 38.4% | 31.0% |
| 2014-15 | 38.6% | 32.4% |
% Met or Exceeded Standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like McFarland Middle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| McFarland Middle School this school | 702 | 83.8% | N/A |
| Harrison Middle School Sunnyside | 820 | 83.0% | 26.7% |
| Quincy Middle School QUINCY | 717 | 79.9% | 26.4% |
| Grandview Middle School Grandview | 815 | 84.8% | 31.6% |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School Yakima | 815 | 90.2% | 22.5% |
| Toppenish Middle School TOPPENISH | 757 | 89.7% | 19.4% |
Matched among Washington middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where McFarland Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 16.3% | #321 of 357 ▼ 16 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 26.8% | #323 of 357 ▼ 15 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 702 | #132 of 377 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.8:1 | #204 of 340 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 17.8% | #329 of 340 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 83.8% | #16 of 359 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -29.4% | #15 of 192 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
702
-63 (-8%) vs 2020
+62% since 1990-91, when it was 434
Student : Teacher
19.8:1
was 20.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 702 | 35.4 | 19.8:1 | 84% (588) |
| 2023-24 | 737 | 39.3 | 18.8:1 | 83% (612) |
| 2022-23 | 720 | 39 | 18.5:1 | 86% (616) |
| 2020-21 | 765 | 37 | 20.7:1 | 81% (622) |
| 2017-18 | 994 | 50.5 | 19.7:1 | 81% (806) |
| 2015-16 | 923 | 41 | 22.5:1 | 80% (734) |
| 2010-11 | 874 | 43 | 20.3:1 | 82% (719) |
| 2000-01 | 456 | 25 | 18.2:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 434 | 22 | 19.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for McFarland Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students down 29% (994 to 702); teachers down 30% (50.5 to 35.4).
About McFarland Middle School
McFarland Middle School operates as a medium-sized middle school in Othello, Washington. Enrollment is 702 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 6 through 8. Against the 577-student average for middle schools in Washington, enrollment here is 22% higher.
McFarland Middle School is run by Othello School District, whose 9 schools enroll 4,654 students.
At McFarland Middle School, Hispanic students make up 90% of the student body. The remaining students are 9% White. Among people living in Adams County, the Hispanic share is about 65%. McFarland Middle School has a diversity index of 18%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school reported 35.4 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 19.8:1. The 18.9:1 average for middle schools in Washington is lower than this school's figure. Eligible students account for 84% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program.
Adams County census figures show that median household income is about $66,136, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 15%. A total of 17 public schools operate in Adams County, serving about 5,324 students.
Nearby, Desert Oasis High School is about 0.2 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The NCES locale for McFarland Middle School is Town: Distant, which covers schools in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 702 was 8% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 765.
Conversations here can range across science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Adams County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,800
Census ACS
Median income
$66,136
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
5,324 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Othello School District
- Othello High SchoolHigh · 1,338 students
- Wahitis Elementary SchoolElementary · 606 students
- Scootney Springs ElementaryElementary · 605 students
- Hiawatha Elementary SchoolElementary · 579 students
- Lutacaga ElementaryElementary · 541 students
- Early Childhood CenterElementary · 146 students
Other schools in Othello
- Othello High SchoolHigh · 1,338 students
- Wahitis Elementary SchoolElementary · 606 students
- Scootney Springs ElementaryElementary · 605 students
- Hiawatha Elementary SchoolElementary · 579 students
- Lutacaga ElementaryElementary · 541 students
- Early Childhood CenterElementary · 146 students
Nearby schools
- Desert Oasis High School0.2 mi · 117
- Lutacaga Elementary0.2 mi · 541
- Early Childhood Center0.2 mi · 146
- Scootney Springs Elementary0.3 mi · 605
- Wahitis Elementary School0.4 mi · 606
- Othello High School0.5 mi · 1,338
Frequently asked questions
About McFarland Middle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at McFarland Middle School?
McFarland Middle School enrolls approximately 702 students in grades 06-08.
Is McFarland Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
McFarland Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at McFarland Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at McFarland Middle School is approximately 19.8:1 (35 FTE teachers).
How diverse is McFarland Middle School?
McFarland Middle School reports a student body of 9% White, 90% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Two or more.
What district is McFarland Middle School in?
McFarland Middle School is part of Othello School District.
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