- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Deer Park, WA
Deer Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Deer Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530207000308
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Park Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Deer Park · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Park Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Deer Park, WA.
School address
District: Deer Park School District · Washington
NCES ID 530207000308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Deer Park Middle School grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 530207000308 · Deer Park, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 16.8:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Park High School (637 students)
Deer Park Middle School grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Deer Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Park High
Deer Park High School
637 students
- Deer Park Home
Deer Park Home Link Program
617 students
- This school
Deer Park Middle School
503 students
- Arcadia Elemen
Arcadia Elementary
455 students
- Deer Park Elem
Deer Park Elementary
400 students
- Deer Park Earl 77
Deer Park Early Learning Center
77 students
What this shows Deer Park Middle School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Park Middle School compares
Deer Park 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 2% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Washington - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$13,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Deer Park Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Park School District reports $13,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deer Park Home Link Program | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arcadia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deer Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deer Park Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 61.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deer Park Middle School
How many students attend Deer Park Middle School?
Deer Park Middle School has 503 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Deer Park, WA. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Park Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deer Park Middle School?
44.2% of students at Deer Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Deer Park Middle School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Deer Park, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Park Middle School?
Deer Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Deer Park Middle School rank among public schools in Deer Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Deer Park, 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 Deer Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Park School District?
Besides Deer Park Middle School, Deer Park School District also operates Deer Park High School (637 students), Deer Park Home Link Program (617 students), and Arcadia Elementary (455 students). See the Deer Park School District district page for the complete list.