South Whidbey Middle

www.sw.wednet.edu

290 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Whidbey Middle School, located in Langley, Washington, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the South Whidbey School District. Situated on a scenic campus on Maxwelton Road, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on a curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and community engagement, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, South Whidbey Middle School is deeply integrated into the unique, tight-knit culture of Whidbey Island. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build strong interpersonal connections. By maintaining a close relationship with the surrounding community and prioritizing a supportive learning atmosphere, the school seeks to help its students become well-rounded, responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

290

Total Students

11.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Whidbey Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	26
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
234 (81.0%)
Hispanic
26 (9.0%)
Two or More
25 (8.7%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	South Whidbey School District
Phone:	(360)221-4300
Website:	http://www.sw.wednet.edu
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 6 102

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 95