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Brier Terrace Middle School

22200 BRIER ROAD, BRIER, WA 98036Edmonds School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
682
Students
Total enrolled
$21,221
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 48% vs nat'l
21.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 37% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 682 students in grades 07–08 in BRIER, Washington.
48% above average funding
District spends $21,221 per pupil, 48% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Brier Terrace Middle School is a large middle in BRIER, Washington, serving grades 07–08 with 682 students. The district invests $21,221 per student — 48% above the national average of $14,347, with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Brier Terrace Middle School

682
Total Students
21.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
36%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution359 male · 320 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility36%
National avg 52% · 247 students
Student Composition
18%
47%
20%
9%
Asian18%
White47%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black9%
Multiracial5%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530240000332

Academic Outcomes at Brier Terrace Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 78th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98036

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,221Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,221
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,337
Student Support$4,032
Administration$2,547
Operations$3,183
Other$2,122
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,221 spent per student, an estimated $9,401 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
30%
State government
61.2%
Local (property tax)
29.7%
Federal programs
9.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,221/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Madrona K-8 SchoolOak Heights ElementaryLynnwood ElementaryHilltop Elementary
+18 more
↓
Middle
Alderwood Middle SchoolMeadowdale Middle SchoolCollege Place Middle School
↓
High School
Edmonds Woodway High SchoolMeadowdale High SchoolMountlake Terrace High SchoolLynnwood High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountySnohomish County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEdmonds School District →
Phone: (425)431-7834
NCES ID: 530240000332
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BRIER 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 Edmonds School District
High
Edmonds Woodway High School
1,547 students · 09–12
● 47 opp35% FRL
High
Meadowdale High School
1,512 students · 09–12
● 49 opp42% FRL
High
Mountlake Terrace High School
1,467 students · 09–12
● 50 opp34% FRL
High
Lynnwood High School
1,353 students · 09–12
● 48 opp49% FRL
Mid
Alderwood Middle School
746 students · 07–08
● 49 opp57% FRL
Mid
Meadowdale Middle School
730 students · 07–08
● 49 opp50% FRL
Elem
Madrona K-8 School
604 students · PK–08
● 47 opp18% FRL
Elem
Oak Heights Elementary
567 students · KG–06
● 49 opp45% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
22200 BRIER ROAD, BRIER, WA 98036
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.