Orting Middle School

www.ortingschools.org

637 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Orting Middle School, located in Orting, Washington, serves as a key educational institution within the Orting School District. Situated at 111 Whitehawk Blvd NW, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It caters to students in the critical middle school years, providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support programs to engage its diverse student body. By leveraging its connection to the broader Orting community, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow as critical thinkers and responsible citizens. For the most current information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources, families are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.ortingschools.org](http://www.ortingschools.org).

637

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orting Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	435
Hispanic	99
Black	16
Asian	9
Two or More	58
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	14

White
435 (68.3 %)
Hispanic
99 (15.5 %)
Two or More
58 (9.1 %)
Black
16 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (2.2 %)
Asian
9 (1.4 %)
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:	Orting School District
Phone:	(360)893-3565
Website:	http://www.ortingschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	637
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 6 204

Grade 7 208

Grade 8 225

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Orting Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	204
Grade 7	208
Grade 8	225

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Orting Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	336	52.7%
Male	301	47.3%

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