- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Medical Lake Middle School shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 530495000756 · Medical Lake, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 17.3:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Medical Lake High School (506 students)
Medical Lake Middle School shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Medical Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medical Lake H
Medical Lake High School
506 students
- Hallett Elemen
Hallett Elementary School
496 students
- Michael Anders
Michael Anderson Elementary School
459 students
- This school
Medical Lake Middle School
381 students
What this shows Medical Lake Middle School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Medical Lake Middle School compares
Medical Lake Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,739
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Medical Lake School District reports $15,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~381 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), down 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.