Salish Middle School

745 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Salish Middle School, located in the Campus Glen neighborhood of Lacey, Washington, is a key component of the North Thurston Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its modern facilities and a commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes academic growth while promoting social-emotional development, encouraging students to engage in a variety of elective courses, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs that help build a well-rounded educational experience.

The school community is characterized by its dedication to inclusivity and collaborative learning, often utilizing a "Professional Learning Community" (PLC) model to ensure that staff can effectively monitor student progress and provide targeted support. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, Salish Middle School places a high value on partnership with families and the surrounding Lacey community, striving to create an environment where every student feels a sense of belonging and is challenged to reach their full potential.

745

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salish Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	187
Black	35
Asian	62
Two or More	126
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	25

White
302 (40.6%)
Hispanic
187 (25.1%)
Two or More
126 (16.9%)
Asian
62 (8.3%)
Black
35 (4.7%)
Pacific Islander
25 (3.4%)
American Indian
7 (0.9%)

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)412-4780
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* 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 6 263

Grade 7 248

Grade 8 234