Alderwood Middle School

746 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Alderwood Middle School, located in Lynnwood, Washington, serves as a public middle school within the Edmonds School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational environment for students in grades 7 through 8, focusing on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. As part of a diverse suburban community, the school emphasizes inclusivity and works to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests through a variety of core subjects and elective programs.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Alderwood Middle School places significant value on fostering community and engagement. The school offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic opportunities designed to help students build teamwork, leadership skills, and school spirit. By prioritizing communication between staff, students, and families, the administration aims to create a safe and collaborative learning environment that addresses the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers while helping them reach their full potential.

746

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alderwood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	225
Black	73
Asian	136
Two or More	27
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	8

White
269 (36.3 %)
Hispanic
225 (30.4 %)
Asian
136 (18.4 %)
Black
73 (9.9 %)
Two or More
27 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Edmonds School District
Phone:	(425)431-7579
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	746
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 357

Grade 8 389