McFarland Middle School

Othello School District
790 S 10th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
720 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
McFarland Middle School is located in Othello, Washington, and serves as a key educational institution within the Othello School District. Catering to students in the middle school grades, the school focuses on providing a structured environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. Its curriculum is designed to support academic development while fostering social and emotional growth, helping students transition through the unique challenges of their early adolescent years.

In addition to its academic programs, McFarland Middle School is deeply integrated into the local Othello community. The school emphasizes a supportive culture that encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school-sponsored events. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience and maintaining strong connections with parents and community members, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond.
720
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    654 (90.8 %)
  • White
    52 (7.2 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Othello School District
Phone: (509)488-3326
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 510
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 78

* 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 7 374
Grade 8 346
Gender Ratio