Mountainside Middle School

4717 E Day Mt. Spokane Rd
COLBERT, WA 99005

795 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mountainside Middle School is located in the scenic rural community of Colbert, Washington, and serves as a key educational hub within the Mead School District. Situated in a semi-rural setting north of Spokane, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help students navigate the transition between elementary school and high school. The campus is known for its focus on academic excellence, offering a robust curriculum that balances core subjects with various elective opportunities intended to foster student interests and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Mountainside Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student well-being. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, which help to cultivate a sense of belonging among the student body. By promoting character development and maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and parents, Mountainside strives to create a structured yet inclusive atmosphere that prepares its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

795

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountainside Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	655
Hispanic	38
Black	12
Asian	5
Two or More	60
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	17

White
655 (82.6 %)
Two or More
60 (7.6 %)
Hispanic
38 (4.8 %)
Pacific Islander
17 (2.1 %)
Black
12 (1.5 %)
American Indian
6 (0.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.6 %)

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:	Mead School District
Phone:	(509)465-7400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	795
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 6 265

Grade 7 243

Grade 8 287

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mountainside Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	265
Grade 7	243
Grade 8	287

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mountainside Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	358	45%
Male	435	54.7%
Not Specified	2	0.3%

Middle School 6th - 8th