WashingtonSchoolsGlacier Middle School

Glacier Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 68
SeaTac, Washington · Highline School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students803
Student:Teacher22.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 387
803
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
76%+24.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Glacier Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in SeaTac, Washington. The school enrolls 803 students. It is part of the Highline School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.9:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictHighline School District
County53033
CitySeaTac
ZIP98168
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530354003674

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment803
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino54.6%
Black / African American15.2%
Asian9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.8%
Two or More Races7.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
54.6%
Black
15.2%
Asian
9.3%
Two+
7.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)