Nisqually Middle School

789 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nisqually Middle School, located in Lacey, Washington, serves as a key educational hub within the North Thurston Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school, encouraging students to become engaged, responsible, and lifelong learners.

The school’s culture is defined by a dedication to community involvement and a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond the core academic curriculum, Nisqually Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs that allow students to explore their interests, whether in the arts, technology, or physical education. By prioritizing communication between staff, families, and the local community, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where every student is provided the resources and encouragement needed to succeed.

789

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nisqually Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	222
Black	35
Asian	51
Two or More	115
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	29

White
318 (40.5%)
Hispanic
222 (28.2%)
Two or More
115 (14.6%)
Asian
51 (6.5%)
Black
35 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
29 (3.7%)
American Indian
16 (2.0%)

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:	North Thurston Public Schools
Phone:	(360)412-4770
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	789
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* 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 6 265

Grade 7 247

Grade 8 277

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nisqually Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	265
Grade 7	247
Grade 8	277

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nisqually Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	352	44.6%
Male	434	55%
Not Specified	3	0.4%

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