Finley Middle School

216 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Finley Middle School is a public school located in Kennewick, Washington, serving as a key part of the Finley School District. Situated in a rural-fringe setting along South Finley Road, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to balance core educational standards with a community-oriented approach, emphasizing student growth, social-emotional development, and preparation for high school success.

As part of a smaller school district, Finley Middle School benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere where staff often maintain strong connections with families and local stakeholders. The school utilizes its district website to keep the community informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and administrative resources. By fostering an inclusive environment, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population while upholding the educational values of the Finley School District.

216

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Finley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	110
Black	2
Two or More	6

Hispanic
110 (50.9 %)
White
98 (45.4 %)
Two or More
6 (2.8 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)

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:	Finley School District
Phone:	(509)586-7561
Website:	http://finleysd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 58

Grade 7 80

Grade 8 78