Enrollment
826
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Renton, WA
Maywood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Maywood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530375000579
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maywood Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Maywood Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maywood Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Issaquah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530375000579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maywood Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maywood Middle School
Maywood Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Renton, Washington, enrolling 826 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 90% of state schools at 826 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 205 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #168, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Asian (26%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 526 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Renton's middle schools, it stands alongside Nelsen Middle School (913 students): Maywood Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 20.8:1).
Issaquah School District also operates Issaquah High School (2,419 students) and Skyline High School (2,244 students) alongside Maywood 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 Maywood Middle School compares
Maywood 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 | 12.2% | ▼ 73% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 826 | top 10% | - | - |
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.
826
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 48.2%
Asian 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Maywood 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 Issaquah School District, which includes Maywood Middle School.
$16,527
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 55.4%
Federal 7.2%
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 Maywood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Issaquah Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maywood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Renton
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nelsen Middle School
Standard public school
913 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Northwood Middle School
Standard public school
911 students 31.4:1 students per teacher
Mcknight Middle School
Standard public school
811 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Meeker Middle School
Standard public school
779 students 24.3:1 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 (~826 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Maywood Middle School
How many students attend Maywood Middle School?
Maywood Middle School has 826 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Renton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maywood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maywood 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 Maywood Middle School?
12.2% of students at Maywood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maywood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maywood Middle School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maywood Middle School?
Maywood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Maywood Middle School rank among public schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Maywood Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Renton, 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 Renton on the city page.
Is Maywood Middle School a good school?
Maywood Middle School earns 39/100 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 Issaquah School District?
Besides Maywood Middle School, Issaquah School District also operates Issaquah High School (2,419 students), Skyline High School (2,244 students), and Liberty Sr High School (1,495 students). See the Issaquah School District district page for the complete list.
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