Enrollment
668
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marysville, WA
Lakewood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530426000686
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Marysville, WA.
School address
District: Lakewood School District · Washington
NCES ID 530426000686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakewood Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakewood Middle School
Lakewood Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Marysville, Washington, enrolling 668 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Washington schools and 27% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.4% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 668 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 422 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #381, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lakewood School District spends $15,256 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Marysville's middle schools, it stands alongside Cedarcrest School (704 students): Lakewood Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 20.1:1).
Lakewood School District also operates Lakewood High School (834 students) and Lakewood Elementary School (458 students) alongside Lakewood 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 Lakewood Middle School compares
Lakewood 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 10% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Washington - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$15,256
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Lakewood 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 Lakewood School District, which includes Lakewood Middle School.
$15,256
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 71.1%
Federal 7.3%
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 Lakewood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cougar Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| English Crossing Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Marysville
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Cedarcrest School
Standard public school
704 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Marysville Middle School
Standard public school
656 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Totem Middle School
Standard public school
522 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
10th Street School
Standard public school
217 students 36.2:1 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 (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Middle School
How many students attend Lakewood Middle School?
Lakewood Middle School has 668 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marysville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Middle School is 22.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood Middle School?
40.4% of students at Lakewood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Middle School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Marysville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Middle School?
Lakewood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Lakewood Middle School rank among middle schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Marysville, 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 Marysville on the city page.
Is Lakewood Middle School a good school?
Lakewood Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Lakewood School District?
Besides Lakewood Middle School, Lakewood School District also operates Lakewood High School (834 students), Lakewood Elementary School (458 students), and Cougar Creek Elementary School (422 students). See the Lakewood School District district page for the complete list.
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