Enrollment
1,007
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bellevue, WA
Tyee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tyee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530039000094
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tyee Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tyee Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tyee Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Bellevue School District · Washington
NCES ID 530039000094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tyee Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tyee Middle School
Tyee Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Bellevue, Washington, enrolling 1,007 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 87% of Washington schools and 24% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.9% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,007 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is led by Asian (67%) and White (17%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bellevue's middle schools, it stands alongside Odle Middle School (974 students): Tyee Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.9:1 vs 18.7:1).
Bellevue School District also operates Newport Senior High School (1,850 students) and Bellevue High School (1,683 students) alongside Tyee 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 Tyee Middle School compares
Tyee 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 76% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,007
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Washington - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 67.1%
White 16.9%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Tyee Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellevue School District, which includes Tyee Middle School.
$17,860
Per student
-8%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 47.5%
Federal 6.9%
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 Tyee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellevue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Interlake Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sammamish Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tyee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Bellevue
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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
Tillicum Middle School
Standard public school
676 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Highland Middle School
Standard public school
589 students 14.7:1 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 (~1,007 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tyee Middle School
How many students attend Tyee Middle School?
Tyee Middle School has 1,007 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bellevue, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyee Middle School is 21.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tyee Middle School?
10.9% of students at Tyee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tyee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tyee Middle School is Asian at 67.1% of enrollment, in Bellevue, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tyee Middle School?
Tyee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Tyee Middle School rank among middle schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Tyee Middle School ranks #5 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.
Is Tyee Middle School a good school?
Tyee Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Bellevue School District?
Besides Tyee 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.
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