Enrollment
709
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Stevens, WA
Lake Stevens Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Stevens Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530420000652
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Stevens Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools.
- #10 of 13
- public schools in Lake Stevens · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Stevens Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Stevens Middle School ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Lake Stevens, WA.
School address
District: Lake Stevens School District · Washington
NCES ID 530420000652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Stevens Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Stevens Middle School
Lake Stevens Middle School is a large middle school in Lake Stevens, Washington, enrolling 709 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 709 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 378 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #310, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lake Stevens School District spends $15,248 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lake Stevens's middle schools, it stands alongside North Lake Middle School (856 students): Lake Stevens Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 21.9:1).
Lake Stevens School District also operates Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students) and Cavelero Mid High School (1,490 students) alongside Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens Middle School compares
Lake Stevens 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 50% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Washington - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens School District, which includes Lake Stevens Middle School.
$15,248
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 72.2%
Federal 6.8%
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 Lake Stevens Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stevens Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cavelero Mid High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stevens Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Stevens Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,205
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Lake Stevens
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~709 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Stevens Middle School
How many students attend Lake Stevens Middle School?
Lake Stevens Middle School has 709 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Stevens, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Stevens Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Stevens Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Stevens Middle School?
22.4% of students at Lake Stevens Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Stevens Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Stevens Middle School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Lake Stevens, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Stevens Middle School?
Lake Stevens Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Lake Stevens Middle School rank among public schools in Lake Stevens?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Stevens Middle School ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Lake Stevens, 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 Lake Stevens on the city page.
Is Lake Stevens Middle School a good school?
Lake Stevens Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Stevens School District?
Besides Lake Stevens Middle School, Lake Stevens School District also operates Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students), Cavelero Mid High School (1,490 students), and North Lake Middle School (856 students). See the Lake Stevens School District district page for the complete list.
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