- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marysville, WA
Totem Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Totem Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530486000735
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Totem Middle School earns 36/100 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 Marysville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Totem Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Totem Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Marysville, WA.
School address
District: Marysville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530486000735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Totem Middle School grew from 555 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 530486000735 · Marysville, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 15.8:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students)
Totem Middle School grew from 555 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Totem Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marysville Get
Marysville Getchell High School
1,381 students
- Marysville Pil
Marysville Pilchuck High School
1,182 students
- Cedarcrest Sch
Cedarcrest School
704 students
- Marysville Mid
Marysville Middle School
656 students
- This school 522
Totem Middle School
522 students
- Quil Ceda Tula 498
Quil Ceda Tulalip Elementary
498 students
What this shows Totem Middle School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Totem Middle School compares
Totem 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,709
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.5%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 5.0%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Totem Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marysville School District reports $18,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Totem Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville Getchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Pilchuck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarcrest School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quil Ceda Tulalip Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Totem Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Marysville
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Cedarcrest School
Standard public school
704 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Lakewood Middle School
Standard public school
668 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Marysville Middle School
Standard public school
656 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
10th Street School
Standard public school
217 students 36.2:1 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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Totem Middle School
How many students attend Totem Middle School?
Totem Middle School has 522 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marysville, WA. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Totem Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Totem Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Totem Middle School?
61.3% of students at Totem Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Totem Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Totem Middle School is White at 34.4% of enrollment, in Marysville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Totem Middle School?
Totem Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Totem Middle School rank among middle schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Totem Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Marysville, 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 Marysville on the city page.
What other schools are in Marysville School District?
Besides Totem Middle School, Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students), Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students), and Cedarcrest School (704 students). See the Marysville School District district page for the complete list.