Enrollment
1,009
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Redmond, WA
Redmond Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Redmond Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530423000680
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redmond Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Redmond · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Redmond Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redmond Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Redmond, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423000680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redmond Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redmond Middle School
Redmond Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Redmond, Washington, enrolling 1,009 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.3% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,009 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 143 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (46%) and White (28%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Redmond's middle schools, it stands alongside Rose Hill Middle School (901 students): Redmond Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.6:1 vs 18.4:1).
Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students) and Redmond High School (2,304 students) alongside Redmond 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 Redmond Middle School compares
Redmond 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 68% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,009
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$16,269
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Asian 46.2%
White 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Redmond 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 Lake Washington School District, which includes Redmond Middle School.
$16,269
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 58.6%
Federal 5.9%
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 Redmond Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redmond Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,081
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Redmond
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Rose Hill Middle School
Standard public school
901 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Timberline Middle School
Standard public school
788 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Middle School
Standard public school
761 students 19:1 students per teacher
Stella Schola
Alternative education program
90 students 30:1 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 (~1,009 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Redmond Middle School
How many students attend Redmond Middle School?
Redmond Middle School has 1,009 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Redmond, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redmond Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redmond Middle School is 20.6:1, which is 17% 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 Redmond Middle School?
14.3% of students at Redmond Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redmond Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Redmond Middle School is Asian at 46.2% of enrollment, in Redmond, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redmond Middle School?
Redmond Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Redmond Middle School rank among middle schools in Redmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Redmond Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Redmond, 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 Redmond on the city page.
Is Redmond Middle School a good school?
Redmond Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Lake Washington School District?
Besides Redmond Middle School, Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students), Redmond High School (2,304 students), and Lake Washington High School (2,081 students). See the Lake Washington School District district page for the complete list.
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