Mcloughlin Middle School

mac.vansd.org

849 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McLoughlin Middle School, located in Vancouver, Washington, is part of the Vancouver Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare middle-level learners for the challenges of high school, often incorporating a variety of elective options and extracurricular activities to cater to students' developing interests and talents.

As a community-centered institution, McLoughlin Middle School places a high value on building strong relationships between students, staff, and families. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep the community informed about academic expectations, school events, and resources, promoting a transparent and collaborative educational experience. By prioritizing a well-rounded approach to education, the school aims to cultivate responsible citizens who are equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary for success in their future endeavors.

849

Total Students

41.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mcloughlin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	406
Black	30
Asian	7
Two or More	57
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	93

Hispanic
406 (47.9%)
White
244 (28.8%)
Pacific Islander
93 (11.0%)
Two or More
57 (6.7%)
Black
30 (3.5%)
American Indian
11 (1.3%)
Asian
7 (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:	Vancouver School District
Phone:	(360)313-3600
Website:	http://mac.vansd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	849
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	615
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 6 284

Grade 7 308

Grade 8 257