- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+174 students YoY
Meeker Middle School grew from 603 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (+28.9%).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+174 students YoY 530396000624 · Renton, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
779 enr · 24.3:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Kentridge High School (2,186 students)
Meeker Middle School grew from 603 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (+28.9%). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Meeker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kentridge High
Kentridge High School
2,186 students
- Kentwood High
Kentwood High School
1,995 students
- Kent-Meridian
Kent-Meridian High School
1,639 students
- Kentlake High
Kentlake High School
1,561 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
911 students
- This school 779
Meeker Middle School
779 students
What this shows Meeker Middle School reports 779 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meeker Middle School compares
Meeker Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,199
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 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.
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
District finance for Kent School District reports $19,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~779 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 777 (2023-24), up 174.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.