Carmichael Middle School

791 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Carmichael Middle School, located in Richland, Washington, serves as a key educational institution within the Richland School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on core curriculum subjects while offering a variety of elective programs designed to support student growth and engagement. Situated on Thayer Drive, the school acts as a central community hub, fostering a collaborative atmosphere between students, dedicated faculty, and local families.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Carmichael Middle School places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school by promoting both personal responsibility and academic excellence. The school encourages participation in extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and student organizations, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to maintaining high standards of instruction, Carmichael remains focused on cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages students to succeed in their future endeavors.

791

Total Students

38.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carmichael Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	489
Hispanic	212
Black	15
Asian	21
Two or More	47
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
489 (61.8%)
Hispanic
212 (26.8%)
Two or More
47 (5.9%)
Asian
21 (2.7%)
Black
15 (1.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Richland School District
Phone:	(509)967-6425
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	791
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 6 256

Grade 7 257

Grade 8 278

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carmichael Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	256
Grade 7	257
Grade 8	278

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carmichael Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	377	47.7%
Male	414	52.3%

Middle School 6th - 8th