Kalama Middle School

266 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kalama Junior/Senior High School, located in Kalama, Washington, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Kalama School District. Situated along the Columbia River, the school is known for fostering a tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of a small-town environment. The campus combines middle school and high school grades, which allows for a consistent educational trajectory and often facilitates strong mentorship opportunities between older and younger students.

The school places a significant emphasis on both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. Students at Kalama have access to a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare them for life after graduation, whether that involves higher education or entering the workforce. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are connected to both their peers and the broader Kalama community.

266

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kalama Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	36
Black	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
217 (81.6%)
Hispanic
36 (13.5%)
Two or More
8 (3.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

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:	Kalama School District
Phone:	(360)673-5212
Website:	http://kalamaschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 90

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 75