Washington Middle School

702 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Washington Middle School, located in Olympia, Washington, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Olympia School District. Situated on Cain Road, the school focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while offering various elective opportunities intended to help students explore their personal interests and develop critical thinking skills.

Beyond its academic offerings, Washington Middle School prioritizes the social and emotional growth of its student body through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. The school prides itself on maintaining an inclusive community culture that encourages student engagement and collaboration. By promoting a balance of rigorous study and participation in school life, the institution aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education and help them become responsible, well-rounded members of the local Olympia community.

702

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	441
Hispanic	94
Black	24
Asian	52
Two or More	83
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
441 (63.3%)
Hispanic
94 (13.5%)
Two or More
83 (11.9%)
Asian
52 (7.5%)
Black
24 (3.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Olympia School District
Phone:	(360)596-3000
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 6 205

Grade 7 249

Grade 8 248

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Washington Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	205
Grade 7	249
Grade 8	248

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Washington Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	329	46.9%
Male	368	52.4%
Not Specified	5	0.7%

Middle School 6th - 8th