Laurin Middle School

745 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Laurin Middle School, located in Vancouver, Washington, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Battle Ground Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. By providing a broad curriculum that balances core subjects like math, science, and language arts with elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Laurin Middle School places a significant focus on community building and extracurricular involvement. The school offers various programs, clubs, and athletic opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful connections with their peers and staff. With a focus on the "whole child," the school works closely with families and the surrounding Vancouver community to maintain a positive school culture characterized by safety, respect, and high expectations for student success.

745

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	475
Hispanic	136
Black	13
Asian	49
Two or More	59
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	11

White
475 (63.8%)
Hispanic
136 (18.3%)
Two or More
59 (7.9%)
Asian
49 (6.6%)
Black
13 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.5%)
American Indian
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:	Battle Ground School District
Phone:	(360)885-5200
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 5 182

Grade 6 189

Grade 7 166

Grade 8 208