Shuksan Middle School

shuksan.bellinghamschools.org/

579 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Shuksan Middle School is a public school located in Bellingham, Washington, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Bellingham Public School District, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is known for its diverse student body and a curriculum designed to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school by balancing core academic subjects with elective opportunities that encourage student exploration and creativity.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and places a strong emphasis on equity, collaboration, and building meaningful relationships between students and staff. Beyond the classroom, Shuksan offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that aim to keep students engaged and connected. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, Shuksan Middle School strives to create a welcoming space where all students can develop the critical thinking skills and confidence necessary for future success.

579

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shuksan Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	193
Black	10
Asian	27
Two or More	61
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
277 (48.2 %)
Hispanic
193 (33.6 %)
Two or More
61 (10.6 %)
Asian
27 (4.7 %)
Black
10 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Bellingham School District
Phone:	(360)676-6454
Website:	http://shuksan.bellinghamschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 6 191

Grade 7 203

Grade 8 185