The Dalles Middle School

North Wasco County SD 21
1100 E 12th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
557 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
The Dalles Middle School, located at 1100 E 12th St in The Dalles, Oregon, serves as a central educational hub for the North Wasco County School District. As a middle school institution, it is dedicated to supporting students through the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically covering grades 6 through 8. The school operates under the mission of the North Wasco County School District, focusing on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

The school’s environment is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for elective exploration. By emphasizing community and student engagement, The Dalles Middle School aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. For families and community members, the school serves as a focal point for local educational outreach and student-led initiatives within the greater Wasco County area.
557
Total Students
36.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    259 (46.5 %)
  • White
    239 (42.9 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (5.4 %)
  • American Indian
    11 (2.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: North Wasco County SD 21
Phone: (541)506-3380
Website: http://www.nwasco.k12.or.us/middle
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 508
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 6 179
Grade 7 185
Grade 8 193
Gender Ratio
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625 Keasey Avenue
Lyle, WA 98635 (8.7 miles away)
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