Enrollment
705
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lynden, WA
Lynden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lynden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530462000721
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynden Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Lynden · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lynden Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynden Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Lynden, WA.
School address
District: Lynden School District · Washington
NCES ID 530462000721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lynden Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lynden Middle School
Lynden Middle School is a large middle school in Lynden, Washington, enrolling 705 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.4% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 705 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 389 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #126.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lynden School District spends $15,437 per pupil, 21% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lynden School District also operates Lynden High School (1,002 students) and Fisher Elementary School (546 students) alongside Lynden 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 Lynden Middle School compares
Lynden 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 15% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Washington - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$15,437
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Lynden 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 Lynden School District, which includes Lynden Middle School.
$15,437
Per student
-21%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 67.8%
Federal 11.1%
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 Lynden Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fisher Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vossbeck Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lynden Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isom Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynden Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 41.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~705 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lynden Middle School
How many students attend Lynden Middle School?
Lynden Middle School has 705 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lynden, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynden Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lynden Middle School?
38.4% of students at Lynden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lynden Middle School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Lynden, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynden Middle School?
Lynden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Lynden Middle School rank among public schools in Lynden?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynden Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Lynden, 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 Lynden on the city page.
Is Lynden Middle School a good school?
Lynden Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Lynden School District?
Besides Lynden Middle School, Lynden School District also operates Lynden High School (1,002 students), Fisher Elementary School (546 students), and Vossbeck Elementary School (468 students). See the Lynden School District district page for the complete list.
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