Surprise Lake Middle School

2001 Milton Way
Milton, WA 98354

slms.fifeschools.com

650 Students

Middle School 6th - 7th

School Overview

Surprise Lake Middle School, located in Milton, Washington, serves as a key educational institution within the Fife Public Schools district. The school provides a supportive environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during these formative years. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections to the local community.

The school’s official website serves as a comprehensive hub for students, parents, and staff, offering resources ranging from academic calendars and athletics information to district-wide updates. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, Surprise Lake Middle School works to cultivate a collaborative culture where technology, extracurricular activities, and classroom instruction intersect to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through its dedicated faculty and community engagement, the school strives to empower its students to become active, responsible, and engaged citizens.

650

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Surprise Lake Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	141
Black	67
Asian	55
Two or More	64
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	54

White
263 (40.5 %)
Hispanic
141 (21.7 %)
Black
67 (10.3 %)
Two or More
64 (9.8 %)
Asian
55 (8.5 %)
Pacific Islander
54 (8.3 %)
American Indian
6 (0.9 %)

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:	Fife School District
Phone:	(253)517-1300
Website:	http://slms.fifeschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 7th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 6 344

Grade 7 306