Whitman Middle School

633 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Whitman Middle School, located in the Crown Hill/Ballard area of Seattle, serves as a public middle school within the Seattle Public Schools district. It is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for high school by emphasizing core curriculum standards, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. The school typically draws from a diverse residential community, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs that encourage students to explore their interests in arts, technology, and leadership.

The campus at 9201 15th Ave NW is a central hub for the neighborhood’s adolescent population. Beyond standard academics, Whitman is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on creating a supportive community culture. As part of a larger urban school district, the school actively works to integrate modern educational strategies and technology into the classroom, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for success in an evolving academic landscape.

633

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitman Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	47
Black	18
Asian	18
Two or More	80
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
456 (73.0%)
Two or More
80 (12.8%)
Hispanic
47 (7.5%)
Black
18 (2.9%)
Asian
18 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)252-1200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 6 212

Grade 7 217

Grade 8 204