Toppenish Middle School

104 GOLDENDALE AVENUE
TOPPENISH, WA 98948

www.toppenish.wednet.edu/Domain/88

757 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Toppenish Middle School, located at 104 Goldendale Avenue in Toppenish, Washington, serves the local community as a central hub for student development during the middle school years. As part of the Toppenish School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, social-emotional learning, and preparation for high school success. The school emphasizes a supportive classroom culture, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the unique cultural landscape of the Yakima Valley, striving to provide equitable learning experiences for all students. By utilizing a range of educational resources and maintaining clear communication with families, Toppenish Middle School focuses on cultivating essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. Their efforts are directed toward preparing young learners to become productive, engaged citizens within their community and beyond.

757

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Toppenish Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	657
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	7
American Indian	72

Hispanic
657 (86.8%)
American Indian
72 (9.5%)
White
15 (2.0%)
Two or More
7 (0.9%)
Black
3 (0.4%)
Asian
3 (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:	Toppenish School District
Phone:	(509)865-2730
Website:	http://www.toppenish.wednet.edu/Domain/88
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	757
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	610
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 6 254

Grade 7 228

Grade 8 275