School overview
At a glance
Reported students
639
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
34.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
593.5
Drum Intermediate: 639 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
18.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Drum Intermediate
Drum Intermediate is a public middle school serving grades 05–07 in UNIVERSITY PLA. It is one of 8 current school records connected to University Place School District. NCES reports 639 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.4:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.4%) and multiracial (18%). English learners represent 5.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Drum Intermediate
- 1How do the reported 18.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.7 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?
- 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.61
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.84
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.4%
- Hispanic17.4%
- Black8.3%
- Asian9.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial18%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in University Place School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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Middle · Grades 05–07
692 reported students
Sunset Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
548 reported students
University Place Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
522 reported students
Evergreen Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
516 reported students
Chambers Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
493 reported students
Curtis Junior High
Other · Grades 08–09
904 reported students