- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bellevue, WA
Tillicum Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tillicum 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 530039000093
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tillicum Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tillicum Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tillicum Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Bellevue School District · Washington
NCES ID 530039000093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Tillicum Middle School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 530039000093 · Bellevue, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 18.3:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Senior High School (1,850 students)
Tillicum Middle School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tillicum Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newport Senior
Newport Senior High School
1,850 students
- Bellevue High
Bellevue High School
1,683 students
- Interlake Seni
Interlake Senior High School
1,611 students
- Sammamish Seni
Sammamish Senior High
1,363 students
- Tyee Middle Sc
Tyee Middle School
1,007 students
- This school 676
Tillicum Middle School
676 students
What this shows Tillicum Middle School reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tillicum Middle School compares
Tillicum 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 70% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,051
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.4%
Asian 31.4%
Two or More 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Tillicum Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Bellevue School District reports $20,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tillicum Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellevue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Interlake Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sammamish Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tyee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tillicum Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Bellevue
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Tyee Middle School
Standard public school
1,007 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Odle Middle School
Standard public school
974 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Chinook Middle School
Standard public school
752 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Highland Middle School
Standard public school
589 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~676 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tillicum Middle School
How many students attend Tillicum Middle School?
Tillicum Middle School has 676 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bellevue, WA. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tillicum Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tillicum Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tillicum Middle School?
13.3% of students at Tillicum Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tillicum Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tillicum Middle School is White at 32.4% of enrollment, in Bellevue, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tillicum Middle School?
Tillicum Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Tillicum Middle School rank among middle schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Tillicum Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Bellevue, 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 Bellevue on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellevue School District?
Besides Tillicum Middle School, Bellevue School District also operates Newport Senior High School (1,850 students), Bellevue High School (1,683 students), and Interlake Senior High School (1,611 students). See the Bellevue School District district page for the complete list.