- Enrollment
- 2,205
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Stevens, WA
North Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530420001906
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Lake Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Lake Stevens · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Lake Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Lake Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Lake Stevens, WA.
School address
District: Lake Stevens School District · Washington
NCES ID 530420001906 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
North Lake Middle School held near 811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.9 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 530420001906 · Lake Stevens, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
856 enr · 21.9:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students)
North Lake Middle School held near 811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.9 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
North Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Stevens S
Lake Stevens Sr High School
2,205 students
- Cavelero Mid H
Cavelero Mid High School
1,490 students
- This school 856
North Lake Middle School
856 students
- Hillcrest Elem 842
Hillcrest Elementary School
842 students
- Lake Stevens M 709
Lake Stevens Middle School
709 students
- Stevens Creek 701
Stevens Creek Elementary
701 students
What this shows North Lake Middle School reports 856 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Lake Middle School compares
North Lake 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 48% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Washington - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,485
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 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 8.5%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, North Lake Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Stevens School District reports $16,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stevens Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cavelero Mid High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Stevens Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevens Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Lake Stevens
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 (~856 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Lake Middle School
How many students attend North Lake Middle School?
North Lake Middle School has 856 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Stevens, WA. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 811 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lake Middle School is 21.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Lake Middle School?
23.2% of students at North Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Lake Middle School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Lake Stevens, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Lake Middle School?
North Lake Middle School 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 North Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Lake Stevens?
By Resource Investment Index, North Lake Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Lake Stevens, 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 Lake Stevens on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Stevens School District?
Besides North Lake Middle School, Lake Stevens School District also operates Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students), Cavelero Mid High School (1,490 students), and Hillcrest Elementary School (842 students). See the Lake Stevens School District district page for the complete list.