Huntington Middle School

www.kelso.wednet.edu/huntington

539 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Huntington Middle School, located at 500 Redpath in Kelso, Washington, serves as a key educational institution within the Kelso School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students during the pivotal middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, Huntington aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while promoting a sense of community and personal responsibility.

As part of the Kelso educational system, the school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and community engagement. Through its official website, the school provides parents and students with essential resources, including academic calendars, staff contact information, and updates on district policies. Huntington Middle School strives to maintain an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute positively to their school environment.

539

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Huntington Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	97
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	28
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	9

White
391 (72.5 %)
Hispanic
97 (18.0 %)
Two or More
28 (5.2 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.7 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

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)501-1700
Website:	http://www.kelso.wednet.edu/huntington
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 6 177

Grade 7 183

Grade 8 179