Cougar Mountain Middle School

cmjh.bethelsd.org

614 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cougar Mountain Middle School, located in Graham, Washington, is a key component of the Bethel School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that prepares pupils for the transition to high school. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for extracurricular growth, aiming to develop both the intellectual and social capabilities of its students.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Graham community, maintaining a focus on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the student body. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with easy access to important resources, including academic calendars, staff directories, and information on district-wide policies. By prioritizing clear communication and a culture of achievement, Cougar Mountain Middle School strives to ensure that every student has the tools and environment necessary to succeed.

614

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cougar Mountain Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	104
Black	15
Asian	18
Two or More	85
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	9

White
374 (61.0 %)
Hispanic
104 (17.0 %)
Two or More
85 (13.9 %)
Asian
18 (2.9 %)
Black
15 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.5 %)
American Indian
8 (1.3 %)

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:	Bethel School District
Phone:	(253)800-8000
Website:	http://cmjh.bethelsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	614
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 6 188

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 217

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cougar Mountain Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	188
Grade 7	209
Grade 8	217

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cougar Mountain Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	310	50.5%
Male	303	49.3%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th