Goldendale Middle School

Goldendale School District
520 E. COLLINS DR.
GOLDENDALE, WA 98620
262 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Goldendale Middle School, located at 520 E. Collins Dr. in Goldendale, Washington, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Klickitat County region. As part of the Goldendale School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured academic environment for students transitioning between elementary school and high school. Its curriculum typically emphasizes core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—while encouraging personal growth and social development during these formative middle-school years.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Goldendale, often prioritizing close relationships between faculty, students, and local families. By offering various extracurricular activities and student support services, the school aims to foster a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the rigors of high school. The facility serves as a vital resource for the community, reflecting the district's commitment to preparing students for future success in a rural, collaborative setting.
262
Total Students
16.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    178 (67.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    49 (18.7 %)
  • American Indian
    17 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (5.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: Goldendale School District
Phone: (509)773-4323
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 145
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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 5 63
Grade 6 63
Grade 7 66
Grade 8 70
Gender Ratio