- Enrollment
- 2,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Issaquah, 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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530375003795
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cougar Mountain Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Issaquah · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cougar Mountain Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cougar Mountain Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Issaquah, WA.
School address
District: Issaquah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530375003795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Cougar Mountain Middle School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 530375003795 · Issaquah, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 25.7:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Issaquah High School (2,419 students)
Cougar Mountain Middle School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 31.3 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
- 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 616
Cougar Mountain Middle School
616 students
What this shows Cougar Mountain Middle School reports 616 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 46% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 82% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 46% 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
11.5%
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
$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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Asian 33.8%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Cougar Mountain 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 Cougar Mountain Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maywood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 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
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 (~616 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cougar Mountain Middle School
How many students attend Cougar Mountain Middle School?
Cougar Mountain Middle School has 616 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Issaquah, WA. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cougar Mountain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cougar Mountain Middle School is 25.7:1, which is 46% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cougar Mountain Middle School?
8.1% 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 41.6% of enrollment, in Issaquah, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cougar Mountain Middle School?
Cougar Mountain Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Cougar Mountain Middle School rank among public schools in Issaquah?
By Resource Investment Index, Cougar Mountain Middle School ranks #4 of 6 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 Cougar Mountain 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.