- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Deming, WA
Mount Baker Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Mount Baker Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530531002608
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Baker Junior High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Deming · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Baker Junior High has class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Baker Junior High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Deming, WA.
School address
District: Mount Baker School District · Washington
NCES ID 530531002608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Mount Baker Junior High shrank from 278 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 530531002608 · Deming, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 14.4:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Baker Senior High (513 students)
Mount Baker Junior High shrank from 278 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mount Baker Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Baker Se
Mount Baker Senior High
513 students
- Kendall Elemen
Kendall Elementary
317 students
- Harmony Elemen
Harmony Elementary
288 students
- This school
Mount Baker Junior High
244 students
- Acme Elementar 168
Acme Elementary
168 students
- Mount Baker Ac 32
Mount Baker Academy
32 students
What this shows Mount Baker Junior High reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Baker Junior High compares
Mount Baker Junior High 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 10% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.4%
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
$20,586
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Mount Baker Junior High is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Baker School District reports $20,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Baker Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Baker Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kendall Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acme Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Baker Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Baker Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Baker Junior High
How many students attend Mount Baker Junior High?
Mount Baker Junior High has 244 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Deming, WA. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Baker Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Baker Junior High is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% lower 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 Mount Baker Junior High?
49.3% of students at Mount Baker Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Baker Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Mount Baker Junior High is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Deming, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Baker Junior High?
Mount Baker Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Mount Baker Junior High rank among public schools in Deming?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Baker Junior High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Deming, 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 Mount Baker School District?
Besides Mount Baker Junior High, Mount Baker School District also operates Mount Baker Senior High (513 students), Kendall Elementary (317 students), and Harmony Elementary (288 students). See the Mount Baker School District district page for the complete list.