Nooksack Valley Middle School

419 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nooksack Valley Middle School, located in Everson, Washington, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Nooksack Valley School District. Situated in a rural community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of early adolescents. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by offering a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular opportunities that encourage student participation and school spirit.

Beyond its academic offerings, Nooksack Valley Middle School is known for its commitment to community engagement and student well-being. The school actively promotes a culture of inclusivity and safety, working closely with families and the surrounding Everson community to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and academic support services, the school aims to challenge its students while providing the necessary resources to help them succeed in a diverse and evolving world.

419

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nooksack Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	154
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	29
American Indian	17

White
214 (51.1 %)
Hispanic
154 (36.8 %)
Two or More
29 (6.9 %)
American Indian
17 (4.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
Black
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:	Nooksack Valley School District
Phone:	(360)966-7561
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 6 148

Grade 7 142

Grade 8 129