Coweeman Middle School

2000 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626

www.kelso.wednet.edu/coweeman

570 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Coweeman Middle School, located in Kelso, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kelso School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal growth of students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that prepares young adolescents for the challenges of high school. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional development, the staff works to ensure that students are not only meeting state standards but are also developing the critical thinking and collaboration skills necessary for their future endeavors.

Beyond traditional academics, Coweeman Middle School places a high value on community engagement and student involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and clubs, designed to help students explore their interests and build lasting connections with their peers. Through its commitment to a "students-first" philosophy, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere where every student is empowered to succeed and contribute positively to the Kelso community.

570

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coweeman Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	95
Black	3
Asian	7
Two or More	29
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	15

White
414 (72.6 %)
Hispanic
95 (16.7 %)
Two or More
29 (5.1 %)
Pacific Islander
15 (2.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.2 %)
American Indian
7 (1.2 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Kelso School District
Phone:	(360)501-1750
Website:	http://www.kelso.wednet.edu/coweeman
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 6 185

Grade 7 196

Grade 8 189