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Leota Middle School

19301 168 AV NE, Woodinville, WA 98072Northshore School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
839
Students
Total enrolled
$20,864
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 45% vs nat'l
22.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 45% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 839 students in grades 06–08 in Woodinville, Washington.
45% above average funding
District spends $20,864 per pupil, 45% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Leota Middle School is a large middle in Woodinville, Washington, serving grades 06–08 with 839 students. The district invests $20,864 per student — 45% above the national average of $14,347, with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Leota Middle School

839
Total Students
22.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
38
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution443 male · 392 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 134 students
Student Composition
34%
44%
12%
Asian34%
White44%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black2%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530591000887

Academic Outcomes at Leota Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 76th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98072

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,864Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,864
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,180
Student Support$3,964
Administration$2,504
Operations$3,130
Other$2,086
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,864 spent per student, an estimated $9,243 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
35%
State government
59.1%
Local (property tax)
35.4%
Federal programs
5.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,864/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Canyon Creek ElementaryFernwood ElementaryWoodmoor ElementaryKokanee Elementary
+16 more
↓
Middle
Skyview Middle SchoolCanyon Park Middle SchoolNorthshore Middle SchoolKenmore Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
North Creek High SchoolBothell High SchoolWoodinville HSInglemoor HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyKing County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNorthshore School District →
Phone: (425)408-6500
NCES ID: 530591000887
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Woodinville seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Northshore School District
High
North Creek High School
1,781 students · 09–12
● 48 opp16% FRL
High
Bothell High School
1,764 students · 09–12
● 55 opp23% FRL
High
Woodinville HS
1,621 students · 09–12
● 49 opp12% FRL
High
Inglemoor HS
1,542 students · 09–12
● 52 opp20% FRL
Mid
Skyview Middle School
1,157 students · 06–08
● 50 opp17% FRL
Elem
Canyon Creek Elementary
986 students · PK–05
● 50 opp14% FRL
Mid
Canyon Park Middle School
889 students · 06–08
● 50 opp21% FRL
Mid
Northshore Middle School
827 students · 06–08
● 55 opp19% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
19301 168 AV NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.