Enrollment
753
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bothell, WA
Northshore Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northshore Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530591000891
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northshore Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Bothell · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northshore Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northshore Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bothell, WA.
School address
District: Northshore School District · Washington
NCES ID 530591000891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northshore Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northshore Middle School
Northshore Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Bothell, Washington, enrolling 753 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.4% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 753 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.
Among 266 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bothell's middle schools, it stands alongside Skyview Middle School (1,215 students): Northshore Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.8:1 vs 22.5:1).
Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students) and Bothell High School (1,740 students) alongside Northshore 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 Northshore Middle School compares
Northshore 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 70% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Washington - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Asian 16.0%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Northshore 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 Northshore School District, which includes Northshore Middle School.
$17,040
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 59.1%
Federal 5.5%
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 Northshore Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bothell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodinville Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglemoor Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northshore Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Bothell
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~753 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Northshore Middle School
How many students attend Northshore Middle School?
Northshore Middle School has 753 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bothell, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northshore Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northshore Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northshore Middle School?
13.4% of students at Northshore Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northshore Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northshore Middle School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Bothell, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northshore Middle School?
Northshore Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Northshore Middle School rank among middle schools in Bothell?
By Resource Investment Index, Northshore Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bothell, 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 Bothell on the city page.
Is Northshore Middle School a good school?
Northshore Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Northshore School District?
Besides Northshore Middle School, Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students), Bothell High School (1,740 students), and Woodinville Hs (1,662 students). See the Northshore School District district page for the complete list.
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