- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Renton, WA
Northwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530396002521
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396002521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+345 students YoY
Northwood Middle School grew from 546 students in 2022-23 to 891 in 2023-24 (+63.2%).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+345 students YoY 530396002521 · Renton, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
911 enr · 31.4:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Kentridge High School (2,186 students)
Northwood Middle School grew from 546 students in 2022-23 to 891 in 2023-24 (+63.2%). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Northwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kentridge High
Kentridge High School
2,186 students
- Kentwood High
Kentwood High School
1,995 students
- Kent-Meridian
Kent-Meridian High School
1,639 students
- Kentlake High
Kentlake High School
1,561 students
- This school
Northwood Middle School
911 students
- Cedar Heights
Cedar Heights Middle School
876 students
What this shows Northwood Middle School reports 911 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood Middle School compares
Northwood 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 | 31.4:1 | ▲ 78% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 48% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
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
31.4:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 96% in Washington - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$19,199
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.4%
Asian 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 10.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Northwood Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kent School District reports $19,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kentwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kent-Meridian High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kentlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Heights Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Renton
3 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 (~911 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Middle School
How many students attend Northwood Middle School?
Northwood Middle School has 911 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Renton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 891 (2023-24), up 345.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle School is 31.4:1, which is 78% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 100% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwood Middle School?
23.6% of students at Northwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Middle School is White at 34.4% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Middle School?
Northwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Northwood Middle School rank among middle schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Renton, 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 Renton on the city page.
What other schools are in Kent School District?
Besides Northwood Middle School, Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students), Kentwood High School (1,995 students), and Kent-Meridian High School (1,639 students). See the Kent School District district page for the complete list.