- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colbert, WA
Mountainside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mountainside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530492000747
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountainside Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Colbert · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountainside Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountainside Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Colbert, WA.
School address
District: Mead School District · Washington
NCES ID 530492000747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Mountainside Middle School held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.4 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 530492000747 · Colbert, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
824 enr · 19.6:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mead Senior High School (1,827 students)
Mountainside Middle School held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.4 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mountainside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mead Senior Hi
Mead Senior High School
1,827 students
- Mt Spokane Hig
Mt Spokane High School
1,482 students
- This school
Mountainside Middle School
824 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
796 students
- Mead Learning
Mead Learning Options
790 students
- Highland Middl 704
Highland Middle School
704 students
What this shows Mountainside Middle School reports 824 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountainside Middle School compares
Mountainside Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 824 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
824
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Washington - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,204
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Mountainside Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Mead School District reports $15,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountainside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Spokane High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mead Learning Options | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountainside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~824 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mountainside Middle School
How many students attend Mountainside Middle School?
Mountainside Middle School has 824 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colbert, WA. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountainside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountainside Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountainside Middle School?
30.6% of students at Mountainside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountainside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mountainside Middle School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Colbert, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountainside Middle School?
Mountainside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Mountainside Middle School rank among public schools in Colbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountainside Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Colbert, 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 Mead School District?
Besides Mountainside Middle School, Mead School District also operates Mead Senior High School (1,827 students), Mt Spokane High School (1,482 students), and Northwood Middle School (796 students). See the Mead School District district page for the complete list.