Kamiakin Middle School

KaMS.lwsd.org

618 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kamiakin Middle School, located in Kirkland, Washington, is a key part of the Lake Washington School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and student engagement. The school community focuses on preparing adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond by providing a rigorous curriculum balanced with opportunities for extracurricular involvement, such as athletics, music programs, and various student clubs.

Beyond the classroom, Kamiakin Middle School prioritizes strong partnerships between families, staff, and the community to ensure student success. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty who strive to create a safe, respectful atmosphere where students are encouraged to think critically and develop their unique talents. With a commitment to equity and innovation, Kamiakin works to meet the diverse needs of its student body, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

618

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kamiakin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	121
Black	18
Asian	164
Two or More	59
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
246 (40.3 %)
Asian
164 (26.9 %)
Hispanic
121 (19.8 %)
Two or More
59 (9.7 %)
Black
18 (3.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Lake Washington School District
Phone:	(425)936-2400
Website:	http://KaMS.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 6 195

Grade 7 215

Grade 8 208