Glacier Middle School

glacier.whiteriver.wednet.edu/

970 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Glacier Middle School is a public school located in Buckley, Washington, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the White River School District. Nestled in a community known for its small-town atmosphere and proximity to the Cascade foothills, the school functions as a key educational hub for local families. Its mission is aligned with the broader district goals of fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and a supportive learning environment that prepares middle schoolers for the transition to high school.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, and science—with opportunities for elective exploration. Glacier Middle School is committed to cultivating a positive school culture, often highlighting the importance of character development, student engagement, and community involvement. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence via the White River School District portal, which provides updates on academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular activities.

970

Total Students

46.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glacier Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	736
Hispanic	132
Black	11
Asian	14
Two or More	63
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	4

White
736 (75.9 %)
Hispanic
132 (13.6 %)
Two or More
63 (6.5 %)
Asian
14 (1.4 %)
Black
11 (1.1 %)
American Indian
10 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)

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:	White River School District
Phone:	(360)829-3395
Website:	http://glacier.whiteriver.wednet.edu/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	970
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 6 321

Grade 7 302

Grade 8 347