Enrollment
381
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Medical Lake, WA
Medical Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Medical Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530495000756
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Medical Lake Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Medical Lake · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Medical Lake Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Medical Lake Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Medical Lake, WA.
School address
District: Medical Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530495000756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Medical Lake Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Medical Lake Middle School
Medical Lake Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Medical Lake, Washington, enrolling 381 students.
At 17.3:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 418 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #69.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Medical Lake School District spends $14,853 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Medical Lake School District also operates Medical Lake High School (506 students) and Hallett Elementary School (496 students) alongside Medical Lake 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 Medical Lake Middle School compares
Medical Lake 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$14,853
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Medical Lake Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medical Lake School District, which includes Medical Lake Middle School.
$14,853
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 70.1%
Federal 18.4%
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 Medical Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hallett Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Michael Anderson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Medical Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Medical Lake Middle School
How many students attend Medical Lake Middle School?
Medical Lake Middle School has 381 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Medical Lake, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medical Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Medical Lake Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Medical Lake Middle School?
27.7% of students at Medical Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Medical Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Medical Lake Middle School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Medical Lake, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medical Lake Middle School?
Medical Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Medical Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Medical Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Medical Lake Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Medical Lake, 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 Medical Lake on the city page.
Is Medical Lake Middle School a good school?
Medical Lake Middle School earns 54/100 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 Medical Lake School District?
Besides Medical Lake Middle School, Medical Lake School District also operates Medical Lake High School (506 students), Hallett Elementary School (496 students), and Michael Anderson Elementary School (459 students). See the Medical Lake School District district page for the complete list.
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