Enrollment
1,057
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gateway Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gateway Middle School
Gateway Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Everett, Washington, enrolling 1,057 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Washington schools and 50% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.0% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,057 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by Asian (46%) and White (34%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Everett's middle schools, it stands alongside Eisenhower Middle School (914 students): Gateway Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.4:1 vs 21.3:1).
Everett School District also operates Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students) and Cascade High School (1,651 students) alongside Gateway Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gateway Middle School compares
Gateway Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,846
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Everett School District, which includes Gateway Middle School.
$17,846
Per student
-8%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 64.5%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,057 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gateway Middle School a good school?
Gateway Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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