- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Tapps, WA
North Tapps Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Tapps Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530213000694
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Tapps Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lake Tapps · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Tapps 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 Tapps Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lake Tapps, WA.
School address
District: Dieringer School District · Washington
NCES ID 530213000694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
North Tapps Middle School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 530213000694 · Lake Tapps, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 21.8:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Tapps Elementary (460 students)
North Tapps Middle School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
North Tapps Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Tapps Middle School
523 students
- Lake Tapps Ele
Lake Tapps Elementary
460 students
- Dieringer Heig
Dieringer Heights Elementary
441 students
What this shows North Tapps Middle School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Tapps Middle School compares
North Tapps 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 63% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
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
11.1%
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
$18,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, North Tapps Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dieringer School District reports $18,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Tapps Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tapps Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dieringer Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Tapps Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Tapps Middle School
How many students attend North Tapps Middle School?
North Tapps Middle School has 523 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Tapps, WA. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Tapps Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Tapps Middle School is 21.8:1, 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 Tapps Middle School?
16.7% of students at North Tapps Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Tapps Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Tapps Middle School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Lake Tapps, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Tapps Middle School?
North Tapps Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Tapps Middle School rank among public schools in Lake Tapps?
By Resource Investment Index, North Tapps Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lake Tapps, 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 Dieringer School District?
Besides North Tapps Middle School, Dieringer School District also operates Lake Tapps Elementary (460 students) and Dieringer Heights Elementary (441 students). See the Dieringer School District district page for the complete list.