La Center Middle School

2001 NE Lockwood Creek Rd
La Center, WA 98629

www.lacenterschools.org/ms/

411 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

La Center Middle School, located in the small, tight-knit community of La Center, Washington, serves as a focal point for the academic and social development of students in grades 6–8. As part of the La Center School District, the school emphasizes a supportive educational environment that prioritizes student growth, fostering a transition from elementary foundations to the more rigorous demands of high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects with opportunities for personal exploration, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a sense of civic responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, La Center Middle School is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The institution offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and connect with their peers. By maintaining a focus on both high academic standards and holistic student well-being, the school strives to prepare its middle-schoolers to become successful, engaged, and productive members of the broader La Center community.

411

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Center Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	44
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	3

White
334 (82.7 %)
Hispanic
44 (10.9 %)
Two or More
14 (3.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

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:	La Center School District
Phone:	(360)263-2136
Website:	http://www.lacenterschools.org/ms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 6 140

Grade 7 134

Grade 8 137