- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Valley View Middle School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 530802001790 · Snohomish, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 22.9:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students)
Valley View Middle School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Valley View Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glacier Peak H
Glacier Peak High School
1,642 students
- Snohomish High
Snohomish High School
1,496 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
734 students
- Dutch Hill Ele
Dutch Hill Elementary
694 students
- Little Cedars 646
Little Cedars Elementary School
646 students
- This school 641
Valley View Middle School
641 students
What this shows Valley View Middle School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Middle School compares
Valley View 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,157
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Snohomish School District reports $17,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,496
- 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.
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 (~641 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.