Showalter Middle School

showalter.tukwilaschools.org/

651 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Showalter Middle School is a public school located in Tukwila, Washington, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Tukwila School District, the school is situated in a highly diverse community just south of Seattle. The institution is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparation for high school success. By leveraging its location within a vibrant, multicultural district, the school works to provide a supportive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive.

The school’s academic approach focuses on equipping students with the essential skills needed to succeed in an increasingly globalized world. Through the Tukwila School District’s broader commitment to equity and excellence, Showalter Middle School offers a range of programs designed to engage students in rigorous coursework while promoting personal responsibility and community involvement. For more detailed information regarding their curriculum, staff directory, and current extracurricular opportunities, families and interested community members can visit their official website at http://www.tukwila.wednet.edu.

651

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Showalter Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	243
Black	121
Asian	164
Two or More	36
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	31

Hispanic
243 (37.4%)
Asian
164 (25.2%)
Black
121 (18.6%)
White
50 (7.7%)
Two or More
36 (5.5%)
Pacific Islander
31 (4.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)

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:	Tukwila School District
Phone:	(206)901-7800
Website:	http://showalter.tukwilaschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 6 235

Grade 7 202

Grade 8 214