Enrollment
656
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marysville, WA
Marysville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marysville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530486000736
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marysville Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marysville Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marysville Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Marysville, WA.
School address
District: Marysville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530486000736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marysville Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marysville Middle School
Marysville Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Marysville, Washington, enrolling 656 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 656 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 390 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #376, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 656 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 132 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 656 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Marysville's middle schools, it stands alongside Cedarcrest School (704 students): Marysville Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 20.1:1).
Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students) and Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students) alongside Marysville 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 Marysville Middle School compares
Marysville 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Washington - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$18,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
Asian 9.3%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Marysville 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 Marysville School District, which includes Marysville Middle School.
$18,152
Per student
-7%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 63.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 Marysville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville Getchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Pilchuck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarcrest School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Totem Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quil Ceda Tulalip Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marysville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
Lakewood Middle School
Standard public school
668 students 22.3:1 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 (~656 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marysville Middle School
How many students attend Marysville Middle School?
Marysville Middle School has 656 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marysville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marysville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marysville Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marysville Middle School?
54.0% of students at Marysville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marysville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marysville Middle School is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Marysville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marysville Middle School?
Marysville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Marysville Middle School rank among middle schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Marysville Middle School ranks #5 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 Marysville Middle School a good school?
Marysville Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Marysville School District?
Besides Marysville Middle School, Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students), Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students), and Cedarcrest School (704 students). See the Marysville School District district page for the complete list.
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