Enrollment
779
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Renton, WA
Meeker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Meeker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530396000624
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meeker Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Meeker Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meeker Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396000624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meeker Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meeker Middle School
Meeker Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Renton, Washington, enrolling 779 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Washington schools and 38% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 779 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 240 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #187, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 205 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 779 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Renton's middle schools, it stands alongside Nelsen Middle School (913 students): Meeker Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.3:1 vs 20.8:1).
Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students) and Kentwood High School (1,995 students) alongside Meeker 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 Meeker Middle School compares
Meeker 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,678
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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
Asian 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
White 17.4%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 9.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 33.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.1, Meeker 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 Kent School District, which includes Meeker Middle School.
$17,678
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 61.2%
Federal 13.2%
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 Meeker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kentwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kent-Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kentlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meeker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Renton
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~779 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Meeker Middle School
How many students attend Meeker Middle School?
Meeker Middle School has 779 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Renton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meeker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meeker Middle School is 24.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meeker Middle School?
61.9% of students at Meeker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meeker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Meeker Middle School is Asian at 33.9% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meeker Middle School?
Meeker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Meeker Middle School rank among middle schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Meeker Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Renton on the city page.
Is Meeker Middle School a good school?
Meeker Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Kent School District?
Besides Meeker Middle School, Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students), Kentwood High School (1,995 students), and Kent-Meridian High School (1,639 students). See the Kent School District district page for the complete list.
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