- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seatac, WA
Glacier Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Glacier Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530354003674
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glacier Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Seatac · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Glacier Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Seatac, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354003674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Glacier Middle School shrank from 855 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 530354003674 · Seatac, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
803 enr · 20.1:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students)
Glacier Middle School shrank from 855 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Glacier Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier High School
1,846 students
- Highline High
Highline High School
1,423 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,080 students
- This school
Glacier Middle School
803 students
- Cascade Middle 671
Cascade Middle School
671 students
- Tyee High Scho 644
Tyee High School
644 students
What this shows Glacier Middle School reports 803 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glacier Middle School compares
Glacier Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 47% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 803 | top 11% | - | - |
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.
803
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
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
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,594
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 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%
Asian 15.8%
African American 7.6%
White 6.3%
Two or More 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Glacier Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highline School District reports $20,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glacier Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tyee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glacier Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~803 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Glacier Middle School
How many students attend Glacier Middle School?
Glacier Middle School has 803 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seatac, WA. CCD year-over-year: 855 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacier Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glacier 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 Glacier Middle School?
66.0% of students at Glacier Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glacier Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Glacier Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment, in Seatac, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glacier Middle School?
Glacier Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Glacier Middle School rank among public schools in Seatac?
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Seatac, 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 Seatac on the city page.
What other schools are in Highline School District?
Besides Glacier Middle School, Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students), Highline High School (1,423 students), and Evergreen High School (1,080 students). See the Highline School District district page for the complete list.