Alki Middle School

alki.vansd.org

594 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Alki Middle School, located in Vancouver, Washington, is a key part of the Vancouver Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment designed to help adolescents navigate the transition from elementary to high school. The school’s mission emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of the "whole child," encouraging students to take an active role in their education while fostering a sense of community and personal responsibility.

The school offers a diverse range of opportunities to keep students engaged, including core academic programs, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. By integrating technology into the classroom and focusing on social-emotional learning, Alki Middle School aims to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school works closely with families and the local community to provide a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers.

594

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alki Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	420
Hispanic	72
Black	10
Asian	21
Two or More	65
American Indian	2

White
420 (71.2%)
Hispanic
72 (12.2%)
Two or More
65 (11.0%)
Asian
21 (3.6%)
Black
10 (1.7%)
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:	Vancouver School District
Phone:	(360)313-3200
Website:	http://alki.vansd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 6 190

Grade 7 202

Grade 8 202