Hockinson Middle School

15916 NE 182ND AVE
BRUSH PRAIRIE, WA 98606

www.hms.hocksd.org

476 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hockinson Middle School, located in the rural community of Brush Prairie, Washington, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Hockinson School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. The facility is situated in a semi-rural setting, which helps foster a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and parents collaborate to promote student success and school pride.

Academically, the school offers a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. Beyond core subjects, Hockinson Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, aimed at developing well-rounded individuals. By focusing on building strong relationships and maintaining high expectations, the school strives to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while navigating the formative years of middle adolescence.

476

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hockinson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	61
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	1

White
368 (77.5 %)
Hispanic
61 (12.8 %)
Two or More
36 (7.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Hockinson School District
Phone:	(360)448-6440
Website:	http://www.hms.hocksd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 6 156

Grade 7 151

Grade 8 169