Tillicum Middle School

684 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Tillicum Middle School is a public school located in the Bellevue School District in Washington State. It serves a diverse student population in the Bellevue/Newport area and is known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a rigorous learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing core subjects—such as math, science, and language arts—with opportunities for creative expression and personal development.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Tillicum Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student-led clubs, which help create a sense of community and school spirit. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families, aiming to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that addresses the unique social and emotional needs of middle-school-aged students.

684

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tillicum Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	104
Black	18
Asian	215
Two or More	107
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
237 (34.7 %)
Asian
215 (31.5 %)
Two or More
107 (15.7 %)
Hispanic
104 (15.2 %)
Black
18 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Bellevue School District
Phone:	(425)456-6700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	684
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 6 207

Grade 7 242

Grade 8 235