- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
Kirkland Middle School grew from 575 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (+15.8%).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+91 students YoY 530423000672 · Kirkland, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
746 enr · 25.7:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
Kirkland Middle School grew from 575 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (+15.8%). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kirkland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High School
2,481 students
- Redmond High S
Redmond High School
2,304 students
- Lake Washingto
Lake Washington High School
2,081 students
- Juanita High S
Juanita High School
1,778 students
- Inglewood Midd
Inglewood Middle School
1,229 students
- This school 746
Kirkland Middle School
746 students
What this shows Kirkland Middle School reports 746 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirkland Middle School compares
Kirkland Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Lake Washington School District reports $17,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,304
- 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
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 (~746 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), up 91.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.