- Enrollment
- 2,205
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Lake Stevens Middle School grew from 656 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 530420000652 · Lake Stevens, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 20.3:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students)
Lake Stevens Middle School grew from 656 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lake Stevens Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Stevens S
Lake Stevens Sr High School
2,205 students
- Cavelero Mid H
Cavelero Mid High School
1,490 students
- North Lake Mid 856
North Lake Middle School
856 students
- Hillcrest Elem 842
Hillcrest Elementary School
842 students
- This school 709
Lake Stevens Middle School
709 students
- Stevens Creek 701
Stevens Creek Elementary
701 students
What this shows Lake Stevens Middle School reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Stevens Middle School compares
Lake Stevens 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Lake Stevens School District reports $16,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~709 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), up 54.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.