- Enrollment
- 2,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sammamish, WA
Pine Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530375000580
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Lake Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Sammamish · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 2.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Lake Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Lake Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sammamish, WA.
School address
District: Issaquah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530375000580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Pine Lake Middle School held near 940 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 530375000580 · Sammamish, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
877 enr · 23.1:1 · 2.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Issaquah High School (2,419 students)
Pine Lake Middle School held near 940 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pine Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Issaquah High
Issaquah High School
2,419 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
2,244 students
- Liberty Sr Hig
Liberty Sr High School
1,495 students
- This school 877
Pine Lake Middle School
877 students
- Maywood Middle 826
Maywood Middle School
826 students
- Issaquah Middl 808
Issaquah Middle School
808 students
What this shows Pine Lake Middle School reports 877 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Lake Middle School compares
Pine 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.9% | ▼ 94% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Washington - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 52.6%
White 32.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Pine Lake Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Issaquah School District reports $17,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maywood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Issaquah Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Sammamish
2 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 (~877 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Lake Middle School
How many students attend Pine Lake Middle School?
Pine Lake Middle School has 877 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sammamish, WA. CCD year-over-year: 900 (2022-23) → 940 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Lake Middle School is 23.1:1, which is 31% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Lake Middle School?
2.9% of students at Pine Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Lake Middle School is Asian at 52.6% of enrollment, in Sammamish, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Lake Middle School?
Pine Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Pine Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Sammamish?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Lake Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sammamish, 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 Sammamish on the city page.
What other schools are in Issaquah School District?
Besides Pine Lake Middle School, Issaquah School District also operates Issaquah High School (2,419 students), Skyline High School (2,244 students), and Liberty Sr High School (1,495 students). See the Issaquah School District district page for the complete list.