Enrollment
746
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kirkland, WA
Kirkland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kirkland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530423000672
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirkland Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Kirkland · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirkland Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkland Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Kirkland, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423000672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kirkland Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kirkland Middle School
Kirkland Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Kirkland, Washington, enrolling 746 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Washington schools and 46% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.3% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 746 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 228 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #213, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (21%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kirkland's middle schools, it stands alongside Finn Hill Middle School (664 students): Kirkland Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.7:1 vs 20.1:1).
Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students) and Redmond High School (2,304 students) alongside Kirkland 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 Kirkland Middle School compares
Kirkland 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 46% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 77% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 46% 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
10.5%
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
$16,269
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 52.0%
Asian 21.4%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Kirkland Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Washington School District, which includes Kirkland Middle School.
$16,269
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 58.6%
Federal 5.9%
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 Kirkland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirkland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,081
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Kirkland
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Finn Hill Middle School
Standard public school
664 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Kamiakin Middle School
Standard public school
573 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Environmental & Adventure School
Alternative education program
138 students 23:1 students per teacher
Northstar Middle School
Alternative education program
85 students 21.3:1 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 (~746 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kirkland Middle School
How many students attend Kirkland Middle School?
Kirkland Middle School has 746 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kirkland, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirkland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirkland Middle School is 25.7:1, which is 46% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kirkland Middle School?
10.3% of students at Kirkland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirkland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kirkland Middle School is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Kirkland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirkland Middle School?
Kirkland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Kirkland Middle School rank among middle schools in Kirkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkland Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland on the city page.
Is Kirkland Middle School a good school?
Kirkland Middle School earns 32/100 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 Lake Washington School District?
Besides Kirkland Middle School, Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students), Redmond High School (2,304 students), and Lake Washington High School (2,081 students). See the Lake Washington School District district page for the complete list.
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