Garfield Middle School

Garfield School District
810 N Third Street
Garfield, WA 99130
31 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Garfield Middle School, located at 810 N Third Street in Garfield, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution for students in the local community. Situated within the small, rural town of Garfield, the school operates as part of the broader regional educational framework, focusing on the developmental needs of middle-grade students. It aims to provide a structured academic environment that prepares youth for the transition to high school by balancing core curriculum requirements with a focus on student growth and community engagement.

Because it is located in a close-knit, rural setting, Garfield Middle School often emphasizes small class sizes and a personalized approach to learning. The school plays a central role in the town’s social and academic life, fostering a sense of identity and belonging among its students. While it maintains the standard academic rigor required by Washington state education benchmarks, the school environment is characterized by its dedication to supporting students through their formative adolescent years in a supportive, town-focused atmosphere.
31
Total Students
5.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    30 (96.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (3.2 %)
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: Garfield School District
Phone: (509)878-1921
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 31
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 8
Grade 7 13
Grade 8 10
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Palouse at Garfield Middle School
Palouse School District
30 Students
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161 (7.7 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th