- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Everson, WA
Nooksack Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nooksack Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530567000838
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nooksack Valley Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Everson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Nooksack Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nooksack Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Everson, WA.
School address
District: Nooksack Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530567000838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Nooksack Valley Middle School grew from 419 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 530567000838 · Everson, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 17.4:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Nooksack Valley High School (520 students)
Nooksack Valley Middle School grew from 419 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Nooksack Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nooksack Valle
Nooksack Valley High School
520 students
- This school
Nooksack Valley Middle School
469 students
- Nooksack Eleme
Nooksack Elementary
412 students
- Sumas Elementa
Sumas Elementary
295 students
- Everson Elemen
Everson Elementary
288 students
- Nooksack Valle 34
Nooksack Valley Special Services
34 students
What this shows Nooksack Valley Middle School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nooksack Valley Middle School compares
Nooksack Valley 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▲ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$17,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Nooksack Valley Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nooksack Valley School District reports $17,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nooksack Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nooksack Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nooksack Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sumas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Everson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nooksack Valley Special Services | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nooksack Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nooksack Valley Middle School
How many students attend Nooksack Valley Middle School?
Nooksack Valley Middle School has 469 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Everson, WA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nooksack Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nooksack Valley Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Nooksack Valley Middle School?
54.7% of students at Nooksack Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nooksack Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nooksack Valley Middle School is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Everson, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nooksack Valley Middle School?
Nooksack Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Nooksack Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Everson?
By Resource Investment Index, Nooksack Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Everson, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Everson on the city page.
What other schools are in Nooksack Valley School District?
Besides Nooksack Valley Middle School, Nooksack Valley School District also operates Nooksack Valley High School (520 students), Nooksack Elementary (412 students), and Sumas Elementary (295 students). See the Nooksack Valley School District district page for the complete list.