Enrollment
740
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lynnwood, WA
Meadowdale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowdale 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 530240000351
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowdale Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Lynnwood · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowdale Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowdale Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lynnwood, WA.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240000351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowdale Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadowdale Middle School
Meadowdale Middle School is a large middle school in Lynnwood, Washington, enrolling 740 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.3% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 740 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 352 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #322, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students) and Meadowdale High School (1,491 students) alongside Meadowdale 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 Meadowdale Middle School compares
Meadowdale 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Washington - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,670
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 12.3%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Meadowdale Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmonds School District, which includes Meadowdale Middle School.
$17,670
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 61.2%
Federal 9.1%
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 Meadowdale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds Woodway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountlake Terrace High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynnwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alderwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowdale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Meadowdale Middle School
How many students attend Meadowdale Middle School?
Meadowdale Middle School has 740 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lynnwood, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowdale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowdale Middle School is 21.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowdale Middle School?
37.3% of students at Meadowdale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowdale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowdale Middle School is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Lynnwood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowdale Middle School?
Meadowdale 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 Meadowdale Middle School rank among middle schools in Lynnwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowdale Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lynnwood, 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 Lynnwood on the city page.
Is Meadowdale Middle School a good school?
Meadowdale Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Edmonds School District?
Besides Meadowdale Middle School, Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students), Meadowdale High School (1,491 students), and Mountlake Terrace High School (1,456 students). See the Edmonds School District district page for the complete list.
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