- Enrollment
- 2,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Issaquah, WA
Beaver Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beaver Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530375001495
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaver Lake Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Issaquah · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20:1
- large classes for Washington
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaver Lake Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Lake Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Issaquah, WA.
School address
District: Issaquah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530375001495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Beaver Lake Middle School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 530375001495 · Issaquah, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 20:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Issaquah High School (2,419 students)
Beaver Lake Middle School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Beaver Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Issaquah High
Issaquah High School
2,419 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
2,244 students
- Liberty Sr Hig
Liberty Sr High School
1,495 students
- Pine Lake Midd 877
Pine Lake Middle School
877 students
- Maywood Middle 826
Maywood Middle School
826 students
- This school 699
Beaver Lake Middle School
699 students
What this shows Beaver Lake Middle School reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beaver Lake Middle School compares
Beaver Lake Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 85% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 45.0%
White 35.5%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Beaver Lake Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Issaquah School District reports $17,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beaver Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maywood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaver Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Issaquah
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beaver Lake Middle School
How many students attend Beaver Lake Middle School?
Beaver Lake Middle School has 699 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Issaquah, WA. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver Lake Middle School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beaver Lake Middle School?
6.6% of students at Beaver Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaver Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beaver Lake Middle School is Asian at 45.0% of enrollment, in Issaquah, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaver Lake Middle School?
Beaver Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beaver Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Issaquah?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Lake Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Issaquah, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Issaquah on the city page.
What other schools are in Issaquah School District?
Besides Beaver Lake Middle School, Issaquah School District also operates Issaquah High School (2,419 students), Skyline High School (2,244 students), and Liberty Sr High School (1,495 students). See the Issaquah School District district page for the complete list.