Onalaska Middle School

Onalaska School District
280 5th Street W
Onalaska, WA 98570
195 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Onalaska Middle School, located at 280 5th Street W in Onalaska, Washington, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. As part of the Onalaska School District, the school focuses on supporting students during the critical transition between elementary and high school. The campus environment is designed to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and personal responsibility, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Onalaska Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletic programs and clubs, which help students explore their interests and build school spirit. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and encouraging a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the small-town community, the school strives to ensure that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a safe and inclusive learning environment.
195
Total Students
10.6
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    158 (81.0%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (10.3%)
  • Two or More
    11 (5.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.0%)
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: Onalaska School District
Phone: (360)978-4111
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 86
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 60
Grade 7 63
Grade 8 72
Gender Ratio