- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mill Creek, WA
Heatherwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Heatherwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530267002253
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heatherwood Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mill Creek · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Heatherwood Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heatherwood Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mill Creek, WA.
School address
District: Everett School District · Washington
NCES ID 530267002253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Heatherwood Middle School held near 1,010 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 530267002253 · Mill Creek, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,031 enr · 23.4:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students)
Heatherwood Middle School held near 1,010 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Heatherwood 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
- Gateway Middle
Gateway Middle School
1,057 students
- This school
Heatherwood Middle School
1,031 students
- Eisenhower Mid
Eisenhower Middle School
914 students
What this shows Heatherwood Middle School reports 1,031 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heatherwood Middle School compares
Heatherwood 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,031 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,031
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 91% in Washington - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
Asian 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Heatherwood 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 Heatherwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry M. Jackson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 |
| Gateway Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heatherwood 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
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,031 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heatherwood Middle School
How many students attend Heatherwood Middle School?
Heatherwood Middle School has 1,031 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mill Creek, WA. CCD year-over-year: 983 (2022-23) → 1,010 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heatherwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heatherwood Middle School is 23.4:1, which is 33% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heatherwood Middle School?
26.4% of students at Heatherwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heatherwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Heatherwood Middle School is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Mill Creek, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heatherwood Middle School?
Heatherwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Heatherwood Middle School rank among public schools in Mill Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Heatherwood Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mill Creek, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Everett School District?
Besides Heatherwood 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.