Lewis & Clark Middle School

815 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lewis & Clark Middle School is a public institution located in Yakima, Washington, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Yakima School District, the school is situated in a central neighborhood and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a diverse curriculum, various extracurricular activities, and support services designed to meet the unique needs of its diverse student population.

The school’s culture focuses on community engagement and building strong partnerships between educators, families, and local organizations. By providing a structured environment that encourages students to pursue excellence, Lewis & Clark aims to cultivate responsible citizens who are ready to face the challenges of secondary education. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

815

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewis & Clark Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	732
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	9

Hispanic
732 (89.8%)
White
60 (7.4%)
Two or More
9 (1.1%)
American Indian
9 (1.1%)
Black
4 (0.5%)
Asian
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:	Yakima School District
Phone:	(509)573-2200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	815
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	658
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 6 269

Grade 7 292

Grade 8 254