McMurray Middle School

355 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McMurray Middle School, located on Vashon Island, Washington, serves as the primary middle school for the Vashon Island School District. Situated in a rural, community-focused setting, the school provides a bridge between elementary and high school, focusing on the developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. Because of its location, the school emphasizes a strong sense of local identity and often utilizes the island’s unique natural environment as an extension of the classroom.

The school is known for fostering a supportive educational atmosphere that prioritizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. McMurray offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects alongside elective opportunities, which are designed to help students explore their interests and prepare for the academic transition to Vashon Island High School. By maintaining a close-knit school culture, McMurray encourages active parent involvement and community partnerships, reflecting the broader values of the Vashon community.

355

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McMurray Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	44
Black	3
Asian	7
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
262 (73.8%)
Hispanic
44 (12.4%)
Two or More
38 (10.7%)
Asian
7 (2.0%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Vashon Island School District
Phone:	(206)463-9168
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 6 113

Grade 7 125

Grade 8 117