- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brier, WA
Brier Terrace Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brier Terrace Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530240000332
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brier Terrace Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 649
- students enrolled
Brier Terrace Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240000332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Brier Terrace Middle School held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 530240000332 · Brier, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 20.3:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students)
Brier Terrace Middle School held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Brier Terrace Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edmonds Woodwa
Edmonds Woodway High School
1,605 students
- Meadowdale Hig
Meadowdale High School
1,491 students
- Mountlake Terr
Mountlake Terrace High School
1,456 students
- Lynnwood High
Lynnwood High School
1,335 students
- Meadowdale Mid
Meadowdale Middle School
740 students
- This school
Brier Terrace Middle School
649 students
What this shows Brier Terrace Middle School reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brier Terrace Middle School compares
Brier Terrace 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 40% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Washington - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
Asian 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Brier Terrace Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edmonds School District reports $18,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brier Terrace Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds Woodway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountlake Terrace High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynnwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brier Terrace Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~649 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brier Terrace Middle School
How many students attend Brier Terrace Middle School?
Brier Terrace Middle School has 649 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brier, WA. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brier Terrace Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brier Terrace Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brier Terrace Middle School?
27.0% of students at Brier Terrace Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brier Terrace Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brier Terrace Middle School is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Brier, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brier Terrace Middle School?
Brier Terrace Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
What other schools are in Edmonds School District?
Besides Brier Terrace Middle School, Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students), Meadowdale High School (1,491 students), and Mountlake Terrace High School (1,456 students). See the Edmonds School District district page for the complete list.