Wapato Middle School

wms.wapatosd.org

737 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wapato Middle School, located at 1309 Kateri Lane in Wapato, Washington, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community within the Wapato School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its adolescent student body. By focusing on foundational skills and exploring diverse subjects, the institution aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to become active and responsible participants in their community.

The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and student engagement, often reflecting the unique cultural heritage of the Yakima Valley. Beyond the standard curriculum, Wapato Middle School typically offers various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to help students discover their individual interests and talents. Through its commitment to a supportive learning climate, the school strives to empower its students to achieve personal success and academic proficiency in a rapidly changing world.

737

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wapato Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	565
Black	1
Asian	12
Two or More	14
American Indian	136

Hispanic
565 (76.7%)
American Indian
136 (18.5%)
Two or More
14 (1.9%)
Asian
12 (1.6%)
White
9 (1.2%)
Black
1 (0.1%)

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:	Wapato School District
Phone:	(509)877-2173
Website:	http://wms.wapatosd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	737
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	605
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 6 273

Grade 7 236

Grade 8 228