- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Auburn, WA
Mt Baker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Baker 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 530030001443
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Baker Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Baker Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Baker Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Auburn School District · Washington
NCES ID 530030001443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Mt Baker Middle School shrank from 977 students in 2022-23 to 921 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.6 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 530030001443 · Auburn, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
917 enr · 17:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students)
Mt Baker Middle School shrank from 977 students in 2022-23 to 921 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 54.6 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mt Baker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn Senior
Auburn Senior High School
1,918 students
- Auburn Riversi
Auburn Riverside High School
1,852 students
- Auburn Mountai
Auburn Mountainview High School
1,560 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
966 students
- Olympic Middle
Olympic Middle School
956 students
- This school
Mt Baker Middle School
917 students
What this shows Mt Baker Middle School reports 917 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Baker Middle School compares
Mt Baker 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▲ 1% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 917 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
917
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Washington - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$18,620
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
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
White 27.9%
Asian 14.2%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.4, Mt Baker Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Auburn School District reports $18,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt Baker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Riverside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Mountainview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Baker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Auburn
1 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 (~917 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Baker Middle School
How many students attend Mt Baker Middle School?
Mt Baker Middle School has 917 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Auburn, WA. CCD year-over-year: 977 (2022-23) → 921 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Baker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Baker Middle School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Mt Baker Middle School?
45.6% of students at Mt Baker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Baker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Baker Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment, in Auburn, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Baker Middle School?
Mt Baker 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 Mt Baker Middle School rank among middle schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Baker Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Auburn, 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 Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn School District?
Besides Mt Baker Middle School, Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students), Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 students), and Auburn Mountainview High School (1,560 students). See the Auburn School District district page for the complete list.