WyEast Middle School

www.hoodriver.k12.or.us/wyms

411 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wy’East Middle School, located in Hood River, Oregon, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Hood River County School District. Situated in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The campus is known for fostering a community-focused environment that balances rigorous core instruction with opportunities for student growth in a supportive, rural-urban setting.

Beyond the classroom, Wy’East Middle School encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs. The school prides itself on being an inclusive environment that reflects the diverse values of the Hood River community, promoting both academic excellence and social-emotional development. By integrating technology with traditional instruction, the school aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in a modern, evolving world.

411

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WyEast Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	276
Asian	1
Two or More	17

Hispanic
276 (67.2%)
White
117 (28.5%)
Two or More
17 (4.1%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hood River County SD
Phone:	(541)354-1548
Website:	http://www.hoodriver.k12.or.us/wyms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 124

Grade 7 138

Grade 8 149