At a glance
Reported students
469
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
295
Nooksack Valley Middle School: 469 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
18.8:1 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
- 437
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Nooksack Valley Middle School
Nooksack Valley Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Everson. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Nooksack Valley School District. NCES reports 469 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, 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 White (52.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.3%). English learners represent 9.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Nooksack Valley Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 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 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
- 9.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.9%
- Hispanic37.3%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.7%
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
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 Nooksack Valley School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Nooksack Valley High School
High · Grades 07–12
520 reported students
Nooksack Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
412 reported students
Sumas Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
295 reported students
Everson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
288 reported students
Nooksack Valley Special Services
Other · Grades PK–PK
34 reported students
Nooksack Reengagement
High · Grades 11–12
15 reported students
Public schools near Nooksack Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nooksack Elementary Elementary · Nooksack Valley School District | PK–05 | 412 | 1 mi |
| Everson Elementary Elementary · Nooksack Valley School District | PK–05 | 288 | 1.7 mi |
| Nooksack Valley High School High · Nooksack Valley School District | 07–12 | 520 | 3.2 mi |
| Lynden Middle School Middle · Lynden School District | 06–08 | 705 | 4.9 mi |
| Meridian Middle School Middle · Meridian School District | 06–08 | 350 | 6.4 mi |
| Mount Baker Junior High Middle · Mount Baker School District | 07–08 | 244 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Nooksack Valley Middle School
What grades does Nooksack Valley Middle School serve?
Nooksack Valley Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Nooksack Valley School District.
How many students attend Nooksack Valley Middle School?
Nooksack Valley Middle School reported 469 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 437 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Nooksack Valley Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 469 students and 25 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 Nooksack Valley Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Nooksack Valley Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Nooksack Valley School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Nooksack Valley Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.4% 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 Nooksack Valley Middle School in?
Nooksack Valley Middle School is part of Nooksack Valley School District, based in Everson, WA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Nooksack Valley Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Nooksack Elementary (1 mi), Everson Elementary (1.7 mi), Nooksack Valley High School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.