- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kent, WA
Evergreen Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Evergreen Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530282000452
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evergreen Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Evergreen Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kent, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282000452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Evergreen Middle School held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 530282000452 · Kent, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
810 enr · 20.8:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students)
Evergreen Middle School held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Evergreen Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,810 students
- Federal Way Hi
Federal Way High School
1,665 students
- Todd Beamer Hi
Todd Beamer High School
1,412 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,352 students
- This school
Evergreen Middle School
810 students
- Kilo Middle Sc 669
Kilo Middle School
669 students
What this shows Evergreen Middle School reports 810 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evergreen Middle School compares
Evergreen 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 59% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Washington - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,898
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
Asian 17.9%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 11.9%
White 11.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.8, Evergreen Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Federal Way School District reports $17,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Evergreen Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Federal Way High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Todd Beamer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kilo Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evergreen Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Kent
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 (~810 students)
Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Middle School
How many students attend Evergreen Middle School?
Evergreen Middle School has 810 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kent, WA. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Middle School is 20.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evergreen Middle School?
71.7% of students at Evergreen Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evergreen Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Evergreen Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment, in Kent, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evergreen Middle School?
Evergreen Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Evergreen Middle School rank among public schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kent, 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 Kent on the city page.
What other schools are in Federal Way School District?
Besides Evergreen Middle School, Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students), Federal Way High School (1,665 students), and Todd Beamer High School (1,412 students). See the Federal Way School District district page for the complete list.