- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kirkland, WA
Finn Hill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Finn Hill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530423000663
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Finn Hill Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Kirkland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Finn Hill Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Finn Hill Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Kirkland, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423000663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Finn Hill Middle School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530423000663 · Kirkland, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 20.1:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
Finn Hill Middle School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Finn Hill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High School
2,481 students
- Redmond High S
Redmond High School
2,304 students
- Lake Washingto
Lake Washington High School
2,081 students
- Juanita High S
Juanita High School
1,778 students
- Inglewood Midd
Inglewood Middle School
1,229 students
- This school 664
Finn Hill Middle School
664 students
What this shows Finn Hill Middle School reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Finn Hill Middle School compares
Finn Hill 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 62% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Washington - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,053
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 332 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. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Asian 12.3%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Finn Hill Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Lake Washington School District reports $17,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Finn Hill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Finn Hill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,081
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Kirkland
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Kirkland Middle School
Standard public school
746 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Kamiakin Middle School
Standard public school
573 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Environmental & Adventure School
Alternative education program
138 students 23:1 students per teacher
Northstar Middle School
Alternative education program
85 students 21.3:1 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 (~664 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Finn Hill Middle School
How many students attend Finn Hill Middle School?
Finn Hill Middle School has 664 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kirkland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Finn Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Finn Hill Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Finn Hill Middle School?
17.3% of students at Finn Hill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Finn Hill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Finn Hill Middle School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Kirkland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Finn Hill Middle School?
Finn Hill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Finn Hill Middle School rank among middle schools in Kirkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Finn Hill Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Washington School District?
Besides Finn Hill Middle School, Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students), Redmond High School (2,304 students), and Lake Washington High School (2,081 students). See the Lake Washington School District district page for the complete list.