Zillah Middle School

www.zillahschools.org/

300 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Zillah Middle School, located at 1301 Cutler Way in Zillah, Washington, serves as a key educational hub for the local community as part of the Zillah School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students during their middle school years. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum and encouraging active participation, the institution aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while helping them develop into responsible and engaged citizens.

The school places a strong emphasis on community connection and clear communication, utilizing its official website—[zillahschools.org](http://www.zillahschools.org/)—as a central resource for parents and students. The platform provides essential information regarding school policies, academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. Through its commitment to a supportive learning culture, Zillah Middle School strives to empower its student body to achieve their personal best and maintain a high standard of academic excellence within the Yakima Valley region.

300

Total Students

16.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zillah Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	196
Two or More	5
American Indian	14

Hispanic
196 (65.3%)
White
85 (28.3%)
American Indian
14 (4.7%)
Two or More
5 (1.7%)

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:	Zillah School District
Phone:	(509)829-5511
Website:	http://www.zillahschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 96

Grade 7 106

Grade 8 98