- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Everett, WA
Gateway Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gateway 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 530267001725
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Everett, WA.
School address
District: Everett School District · Washington
NCES ID 530267001725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Gateway Middle School grew from 949 students in 2022-23 to 1,004 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 530267001725 · Everett, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,057 enr · 26.4:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students)
Gateway Middle School grew from 949 students in 2022-23 to 1,004 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Gateway Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry M. Jacks
Henry M. Jackson High School
2,148 students
- Cascade High S
Cascade High School
1,651 students
- Everett High S
Everett High School
1,643 students
- This school
Gateway Middle School
1,057 students
- Heatherwood Mi
Heatherwood Middle School
1,031 students
- Eisenhower Mid
Eisenhower Middle School
914 students
What this shows Gateway Middle School reports 1,057 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway Middle School compares
Gateway 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 | 26.4:1 | ▲ 50% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 71% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,057
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 50% 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
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 45.5%
White 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Gateway Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Everett School District reports $18,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry M. Jackson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Everett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heatherwood Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,651
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Everett
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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
Explorer Middle School
Standard public school
777 students 16.9:1 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 (~1,057 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Middle School
How many students attend Gateway Middle School?
Gateway Middle School has 1,057 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Everett, WA. CCD year-over-year: 949 (2022-23) → 1,004 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Middle School is 26.4:1, which is 50% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway Middle School?
13.0% of students at Gateway Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Middle School is Asian at 45.5% of enrollment, in Everett, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Middle School?
Gateway 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 Gateway Middle School rank among middle schools in Everett?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway 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 Everett School District?
Besides Gateway Middle School, Everett School District also operates Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students), Cascade High School (1,651 students), and Everett High School (1,643 students). See the Everett School District district page for the complete list.