Enrollment
1,031
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heatherwood Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heatherwood Middle School
Heatherwood Middle School is a large middle school in Mill Creek, Washington, enrolling 1,031 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 91% of Washington schools and 33% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,031 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 186 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Asian (28%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Everett School District also operates Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students) and Cascade High School (1,651 students) alongside Heatherwood 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 Heatherwood Middle School compares
Heatherwood 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Everett School District, which includes Heatherwood 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 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
- 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
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,031 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mill Creek on the city page.
Is Heatherwood Middle School a good school?
Heatherwood Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 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.
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