Enrollment
719
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Everett, WA
North Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530267000399
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Everett, WA.
School address
District: Everett School District · Washington
NCES ID 530267000399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Middle School
North Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Everett, Washington, enrolling 719 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 719 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 286 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Everett's middle schools, it stands alongside Gateway Middle School (1,057 students): North Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.5:1 vs 26.4:1).
Everett School District also operates Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students) and Cascade High School (1,651 students) alongside North Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Middle School compares
North Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Washington - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,846
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Two or More 12.6%
African American 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.7%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, North Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Everett School District, which includes North Middle School.
$17,846
Per student
-8%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 64.5%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry M. Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Everett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heatherwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,651
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Everett
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Gateway Middle School
Standard public school
1,057 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Middle School
Standard public school
914 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Voyager Middle School
Standard public school
902 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Middle School
Standard public school
890 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Explorer Middle School
Standard public school
777 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~719 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Middle School
How many students attend North Middle School?
North Middle School has 719 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Everett, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Middle School is 20.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Middle School?
61.9% of students at North Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Middle School is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Everett, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Middle School?
North Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Middle School rank among middle schools in Everett?
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Everett, 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 Everett on the city page.
Is North Middle School a good school?
North Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Everett School District?
Besides North Middle School, Everett School District also operates Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students), Cascade High School (1,651 students), and Everett High School (1,643 students). See the Everett School District district page for the complete list.
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