Enrollment
803
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glacier Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glacier Middle School
Glacier Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Seatac, Washington, enrolling 803 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 803 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 210 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 201 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 803 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students) and Highline High School (1,423 students) alongside Glacier 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 Glacier Middle School compares
Glacier 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,077
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highline School District, which includes Glacier Middle School.
$19,077
Per student
-2%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 55.7%
Federal 14.6%
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 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
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~803 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Glacier Middle School a good school?
Glacier Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 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.
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