- Enrollment
- 2,384
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Everett, WA
Explorer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Explorer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530543001910
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Explorer Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Explorer Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Explorer Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Everett, WA.
School address
District: Mukilteo School District · Washington
NCES ID 530543001910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Explorer Middle School held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.2 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 530543001910 · Everett, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
777 enr · 16.9:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiak High School (2,384 students)
Explorer Middle School held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.2 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Explorer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kamiak High Sc
Kamiak High School
2,384 students
- Mariner High S
Mariner High School
2,106 students
- Voyager Middle 902
Voyager Middle School
902 students
- Olympic View M 851
Olympic View Middle School
851 students
- Harbour Pointe 803
Harbour Pointe Middle School
803 students
- This school 777
Explorer Middle School
777 students
What this shows Explorer Middle School reports 777 students on the CCD universe file.
How Explorer Middle School compares
Explorer 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 34% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Washington - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$20,374
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
White 27.1%
Asian 12.5%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Explorer Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mukilteo School District reports $20,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Explorer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mariner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Voyager Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic View Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbour Pointe Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Explorer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Everett
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Gateway Middle School
Standard public school
1,057 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Middle School
Standard public school
914 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Voyager Middle School
Standard public school
902 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Middle School
Standard public school
890 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
North Middle School
Standard public school
719 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~777 students)
Frequently asked questions about Explorer Middle School
How many students attend Explorer Middle School?
Explorer Middle School has 777 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Everett, WA. CCD year-over-year: 831 (2022-23) → 795 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explorer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Explorer Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Explorer Middle School?
60.2% of students at Explorer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Explorer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Explorer Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment, in Everett, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Explorer Middle School?
Explorer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Explorer Middle School rank among middle schools in Everett?
By Resource Investment Index, Explorer Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Everett, 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 Everett on the city page.
What other schools are in Mukilteo School District?
Besides Explorer Middle School, Mukilteo School District also operates Kamiak High School (2,384 students), Mariner High School (2,106 students), and Voyager Middle School (902 students). See the Mukilteo School District district page for the complete list.