- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Covington, WA
Cedar Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530396001142
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Heights Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Heights Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Heights Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Covington, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396001142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+309 students YoY
Cedar Heights Middle School grew from 605 students in 2022-23 to 914 in 2023-24 (+51.1%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+309 students YoY 530396001142 · Covington, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
876 enr · 26.5:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Kentridge High School (2,186 students)
Cedar Heights Middle School grew from 605 students in 2022-23 to 914 in 2023-24 (+51.1%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cedar Heights Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kentridge High
Kentridge High School
2,186 students
- Kentwood High
Kentwood High School
1,995 students
- Kent-Meridian
Kent-Meridian High School
1,639 students
- Kentlake High
Kentlake High School
1,561 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
911 students
- This school
Cedar Heights Middle School
876 students
What this shows Cedar Heights Middle School reports 876 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Heights Middle School compares
Cedar Heights Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 51% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 1% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 876 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
876
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 94% in Washington - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,199
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Asian 12.6%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 10.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Cedar Heights Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kent School District reports $19,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kentwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kent-Meridian High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kentlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Heights Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Covington
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 (~876 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Heights Middle School
How many students attend Cedar Heights Middle School?
Cedar Heights Middle School has 876 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Covington, WA. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 914 (2023-24), up 309.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Heights Middle School is 26.5:1, which is 51% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Heights Middle School?
45.5% of students at Cedar Heights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Heights Middle School is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Covington, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Heights Middle School?
Cedar Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Cedar Heights Middle School rank among middle schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Heights Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Covington, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Kent School District?
Besides Cedar Heights Middle School, Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students), Kentwood High School (1,995 students), and Kent-Meridian High School (1,639 students). See the Kent School District district page for the complete list.