Kirkland Middle School

KiMS.lwsd.org

746 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kirkland Middle School (KiMS), located in the heart of Kirkland, Washington, is a core institution within the Lake Washington School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on the social and emotional development of early adolescents. The campus is designed to support a comprehensive curriculum, offering a wide array of core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular programs that encourage students to explore their interests in arts, technology, and athletics.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Kirkland community, often emphasizing a collaborative culture between students, parents, and educators. By utilizing its official website, http://KiMS.lwsd.org, the school maintains transparent communication regarding academic expectations, district initiatives, and school-wide events. Ultimately, Kirkland Middle School strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school by promoting critical thinking, inclusivity, and a strong sense of school spirit within the suburban Pacific Northwest landscape.

746

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kirkland Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	82
Black	20
Asian	159
Two or More	92
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
387 (52.0%)
Asian
159 (21.4%)
Two or More
92 (12.4%)
Hispanic
82 (11.0%)
Black
20 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Lake Washington School District
Phone:	(425)936-2420
Website:	http://KiMS.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	746
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 248

Grade 7 286

Grade 8 212