Alderwood Middle School

679 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.

679

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alderwood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	228
Black	80
Asian	108
Two or More	33
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
228 (33.7%)
White
219 (32.3%)
Asian
108 (16.0%)
Black
80 (11.8%)
Two or More
33 (4.9%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9%)
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:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
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 7 356

Grade 8 323