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Gaiser Middle School

3000 NE 99TH ST, VANCOUVER, WA 98665Vancouver School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
763
Students
Total enrolled
$22,507
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 57% vs nat'l
18.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 21% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 26% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 763 students in grades 06–08 in VANCOUVER, Washington.
57% above average funding
District spends $22,507 per pupil, 57% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Gaiser Middle School is a large middle in VANCOUVER, Washington, serving grades 06–08 with 763 students. The district invests $22,507 per student — 57% above the national average of $14,347, with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Gaiser Middle School

763
Total Students
18.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
41
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution407 male · 356 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 529 students
Student Composition
44%
36%
8%
Asian4%
White44%
Hispanic / Latino36%
Black4%
Multiracial8%
Pacific Islander3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530927001562

Academic Outcomes at Gaiser Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 17th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98665

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,507Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,507
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,903
Student Support$4,276
Administration$2,701
Operations$3,376
Other$2,251
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,507 spent per student, an estimated $9,971 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
23%
State government
61.3%
Local (property tax)
22.9%
Federal programs
15.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,507/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sarah J Anderson ElementaryWalnut Grove ElementaryPeter S Ogden ElementaryFelida Elementary School
+14 more
↓
Middle
Mcloughlin Middle SchoolThomas Jefferson Middle SchoolAlki Middle SchoolDiscovery Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Skyview High SchoolFort Vancouver High SchoolHudson's Bay High SchoolColumbia River High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyClark County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictVancouver School District →
Phone: (360)313-3400
NCES ID: 530927001562
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in VANCOUVER seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
Skyview High School
1,739 students · 09–12
● 48 opp33% FRL
High
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1,547 students · 09–12
● 42 opp76% FRL
High
Hudson's Bay High School
1,143 students · 09–12
● 43 opp64% FRL
High
Columbia River High
1,134 students · 09–12
● 37 opp32% FRL
Mid
Mcloughlin Middle School
911 students · 06–08
● 42 opp85% FRL
High
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770 students · 06–12
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Mid
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
743 students · 06–08
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Other
Vancouver Virtual Learning Academy
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District School Rankings
Location
3000 NE 99TH ST, VANCOUVER, WA 98665
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.