Orchard Middle School

www.wenatcheeschools.org/oms/

395 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Orchard Middle School, located in Wenatchee, Washington, serves as a central academic hub for students in the Wenatchee School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its student body for future success in a rapidly changing world.

The school’s website highlights its dedication to community engagement and clear communication between staff, parents, and students. As part of the Wenatchee School District, Orchard Middle School integrates modern educational standards with a focus on student-centered learning. Through its structured programs, the school encourages a culture of accountability and curiosity, aiming to help students develop the critical thinking skills and character traits necessary to become active, productive members of the broader Wenatchee community.

395

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	258
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	5

Hispanic
258 (65.3%)
White
128 (32.4%)
Two or More
5 (1.3%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Wenatchee School District
Phone:	(509)662-7745
Website:	http://www.wenatcheeschools.org/oms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 6 129

Grade 7 140

Grade 8 126