- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Meadowdale Middle School held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 530240000351 · Lynnwood, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 21.1:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students)
Meadowdale Middle School held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Meadowdale Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edmonds Woodwa
Edmonds Woodway High School
1,605 students
- Meadowdale Hig
Meadowdale High School
1,491 students
- Mountlake Terr
Mountlake Terrace High School
1,456 students
- Lynnwood High
Lynnwood High School
1,335 students
- This school
Meadowdale Middle School
740 students
- Alderwood Midd
Alderwood Middle School
679 students
What this shows Meadowdale Middle School reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowdale Middle School compares
Meadowdale 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Edmonds School District reports $18,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,491
- 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
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 (~740 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.