WAPATO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Wapato Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Wapato School District school district, located in Wapato, WA with about 831 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Wapato Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Wapato Middle School at (509) 877-2173 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wapato, WA 98951-0038
(509) 877-2173
WAPATO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wapato, WA with about 831 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wapato School District
- Total Students:
- 831
- Teachers:
- 41.51
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 831 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WAPATO MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 70.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 21.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- White
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.