At a glance
Reported students
679
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
474.5
Alderwood Middle School: 679 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
20.3:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 734
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Alderwood Middle School
Alderwood Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Lynnwood. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Edmonds School District. NCES reports 679 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.3:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (33.6%) and White (32.3%). English learners represent 16.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Alderwood Middle School
- 1How do the reported 20.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.3%
- Hispanic33.6%
- Black11.8%
- Asian15.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Edmonds School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brier Terrace Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
649 reported students
Meadowdale Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
740 reported students
College Place Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
479 reported students
Madrona K-8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
636 reported students
Spruce Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
632 reported students
Edmonds Heights K-12
Other · Grades KG–12
599 reported students
Public schools near Alderwood Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherwood Middle School Middle · Everett School District | 06–08 | 1,031 | 2.9 mi |
| Brier Terrace Middle School Middle · Edmonds School District | 07–08 | 649 | 3.2 mi |
| Meadowdale Middle School Middle · Edmonds School District | 07–08 | 740 | 3.4 mi |
| Voyager Middle School Middle · Mukilteo School District | 06–08 | 902 | 3.6 mi |
| Skyview Middle School Middle · Northshore School District | 06–08 | 1,215 | 3.8 mi |
| Gateway Middle School Middle · Everett School District | 06–08 | 1,057 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alderwood Middle School
What grades does Alderwood Middle School serve?
Alderwood Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Edmonds School District.
How many students attend Alderwood Middle School?
Alderwood Middle School reported 679 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 734 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alderwood Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 20.3:1, based on 679 students and 33.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Alderwood Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alderwood Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Edmonds School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Alderwood Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Alderwood Middle School in?
Alderwood Middle School is part of Edmonds School District, based in Lynnwood, WA, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alderwood Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Heatherwood Middle School (2.9 mi), Brier Terrace Middle School (3.2 mi), Meadowdale Middle School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.