- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Graham, WA
Cougar Mountain Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cougar Mountain Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530048003158
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cougar Mountain Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Graham · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cougar Mountain Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cougar Mountain Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Graham, WA.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048003158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Cougar Mountain Middle School held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 530048003158 · Graham, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 20.2:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students)
Cougar Mountain Middle School held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cougar Mountain Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham Kapowsi
Graham Kapowsin High School
2,087 students
- Spanaway Lake
Spanaway Lake High School
1,787 students
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
1,688 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
857 students
- Spanaway Middl 766
Spanaway Middle School
766 students
- This school 605
Cougar Mountain Middle School
605 students
What this shows Cougar Mountain Middle School reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cougar Mountain Middle School compares
Cougar Mountain 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 0% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
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
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Cougar Mountain Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel School District reports $15,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cougar Mountain Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Kapowsin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cougar Mountain Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,688
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Graham
1 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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cougar Mountain Middle School
How many students attend Cougar Mountain Middle School?
Cougar Mountain Middle School has 605 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Graham, WA. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cougar Mountain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cougar Mountain Middle School is 20.2:1, 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 Cougar Mountain Middle School?
44.8% of students at Cougar Mountain Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cougar Mountain Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cougar Mountain Middle School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Graham, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cougar Mountain Middle School?
Cougar Mountain Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Cougar Mountain Middle School rank among public schools in Graham?
By Resource Investment Index, Cougar Mountain Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Graham, 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 Graham on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel School District?
Besides Cougar Mountain Middle School, Bethel School District also operates Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students), Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students), and Bethel High School (1,688 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.