Kulshan Middle School

kulshan.bellinghamschools.org

575 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kulshan Middle School, located in Bellingham, Washington, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Bellingham Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes the social, emotional, and academic development of early adolescents. With a focus on the "whole child," Kulshan encourages students to engage deeply with their community while fostering a culture of collaboration, critical thinking, and mutual respect among students and staff.

The school offers a diverse range of academic programs and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for high school and beyond. Beyond core subjects like math, science, and humanities, Kulshan provides various elective opportunities—including music, arts, and technology—that allow students to explore personal interests. By emphasizing a growth mindset and maintaining strong ties with the local Bellingham community, the school strives to inspire lifelong learning and ensure that every student feels a sense of belonging and purpose within the school environment.

575

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kulshan Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	422
Hispanic	73
Black	4
Asian	13
Two or More	54
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
422 (73.6%)
Hispanic
73 (12.7%)
Two or More
54 (9.4%)
Asian
13 (2.3%)
Black
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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:	Bellingham School District
Phone:	(360)676-4886
Website:	http://kulshan.bellinghamschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 6 204

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 192