Komachin Middle School

643 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Komachin Middle School, located in Lacey, Washington, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the North Thurston Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. With a curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and elective opportunities, Komachin focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, Komachin Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student-led clubs, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. The school community is characterized by its dedication to social-emotional learning and community engagement, striving to provide a safe space where students from diverse backgrounds can explore their interests and achieve their academic goals.

643

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Komachin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	137
Black	42
Asian	40
Two or More	133
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	26

White
258 (40.3 %)
Hispanic
137 (21.4 %)
Two or More
133 (20.8 %)
Black
42 (6.6 %)
Asian
40 (6.2 %)
Pacific Islander
26 (4.1 %)
American Indian
4 (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:	North Thurston Public Schools
Phone:	(360)412-4740
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 6 193

Grade 7 222

Grade 8 228

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Komachin Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	193
Grade 7	222
Grade 8	228

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Komachin Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	272	42.3%
Male	368	57.2%
Not Specified	3	0.5%

Middle School 6th - 8th