Washington Middle School

566 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Washington Middle School, located in the Central District of Seattle at 2101 S. Jackson St., serves a diverse student population within the Seattle Public Schools district. Historically significant to the neighborhood, the school is known for its commitment to academic growth and fostering a supportive community environment. It offers a range of core educational programs designed to prepare students for high school, typically serving grades 6 through 8.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, often integrating extracurricular activities, arts, and athletics into its curriculum. As part of a culturally vibrant area of Seattle, Washington Middle School focuses on equity and inclusive learning, aiming to meet the unique social and academic needs of its students. Prospective families or community members interested in specific programs, current test scores, or enrollment details are encouraged to check the official Seattle Public Schools website or contact the school’s main office directly.

566

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	82
Black	208
Asian	65
Two or More	74
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

Black
208 (37.7%)
White
114 (20.7%)
Hispanic
82 (14.9%)
Two or More
74 (13.4%)
Asian
65 (11.8%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-2600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 6 200

Grade 7 181

Grade 8 185