Enrollment
902
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Everett, WA
Voyager Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Voyager Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530543000719
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Voyager Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Voyager Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Voyager Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Everett, WA.
School address
District: Mukilteo School District · Washington
NCES ID 530543000719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Voyager Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Voyager Middle School
Voyager Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Everett, Washington, enrolling 902 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 92% of state schools at 902 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 156 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 189 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 902 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Everett's middle schools, it stands alongside Gateway Middle School (1,057 students): Voyager Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.2:1 vs 26.4:1).
Mukilteo School District also operates Kamiak High School (2,384 students) and Mariner High School (2,106 students) alongside Voyager 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 Voyager Middle School compares
Voyager 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 902 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
902
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$19,467
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 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
White 25.2%
African American 14.4%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More 8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Voyager 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 Mukilteo School District, which includes Voyager Middle School.
$19,467
Per student
0%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 64.2%
Federal 11.4%
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 Voyager Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mariner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olympic View Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harbour Pointe Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explorer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Voyager Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,384
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Everett
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Gateway Middle School
Standard public school
1,057 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Middle School
Standard public school
914 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Middle School
Standard public school
890 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Explorer Middle School
Standard public school
777 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
North Middle School
Standard public school
719 students 20.5:1 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 (~902 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Voyager Middle School
How many students attend Voyager Middle School?
Voyager Middle School has 902 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Everett, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voyager Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Voyager Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Voyager Middle School?
61.8% of students at Voyager Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Voyager Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Voyager Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment, in Everett, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Voyager Middle School?
Voyager Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Voyager Middle School rank among middle schools in Everett?
By Resource Investment Index, Voyager Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Everett, 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 Everett on the city page.
Is Voyager Middle School a good school?
Voyager Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Mukilteo School District?
Besides Voyager Middle School, Mukilteo School District also operates Kamiak High School (2,384 students), Mariner High School (2,106 students), and Olympic View Middle School (851 students). See the Mukilteo School District district page for the complete list.
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