- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Lakewood Middle School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 530426000686 · Marysville, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 22.3:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood High School (834 students)
Lakewood Middle School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lakewood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
834 students
- This school
Lakewood Middle School
668 students
- Lakewood Eleme
Lakewood Elementary School
458 students
- Cougar Creek E
Cougar Creek Elementary School
422 students
- English Crossi 331
English Crossing Elementary
331 students
What this shows Lakewood Middle School reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakewood Middle School compares
Lakewood Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,114
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Lakewood School District reports $17,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~668 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.