Enrollment
641
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Snohomish, WA
Valley View Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530802001790
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Snohomish · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Snohomish, WA.
School address
District: Snohomish School District · Washington
NCES ID 530802001790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley View Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley View Middle School
Valley View Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Snohomish, Washington, enrolling 641 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Washington schools and 30% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.5% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 641 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 332 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #167.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Snohomish's middle schools, it stands alongside Centennial Middle School (734 students): Valley View Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.9:1 vs 21.6:1).
Snohomish School District also operates Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students) and Snohomish High School (1,496 students) alongside Valley View 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 Valley View Middle School compares
Valley View 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 70% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.5%
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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Washington - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$16,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 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.
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
White 62.0%
Asian 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Valley View 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 Snohomish School District, which includes Valley View Middle School.
$16,136
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 60.7%
Federal 7.3%
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 Valley View Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Peak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snohomish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dutch Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Cedars Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Snohomish
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~641 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valley View Middle School
How many students attend Valley View Middle School?
Valley View Middle School has 641 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Snohomish, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Middle School is 22.9:1, which is 30% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley View Middle School?
13.5% of students at Valley View Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Middle School is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Snohomish, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Middle School?
Valley View Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Valley View Middle School rank among middle schools in Snohomish?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Snohomish, 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 Snohomish on the city page.
Is Valley View Middle School a good school?
Valley View Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Snohomish School District?
Besides Valley View Middle School, Snohomish School District also operates Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students), Snohomish High School (1,496 students), and Centennial Middle School (734 students). See the Snohomish School District district page for the complete list.
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