Stella Schola

SSMS.lwsd.org

89 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Stella Schola is a specialized "choice" middle school program located in Redmond, Washington, operating within the Lake Washington School District. Designed as an integrated, interdisciplinary program, it emphasizes a rigorous academic environment that focuses on themes of history, science, and literature. The school is known for its "looping" structure, where students typically stay with the same core teachers for all three years of middle school, fostering strong, long-term mentorships and a close-knit classroom community.

The program is distinct for its hands-on approach to learning, often incorporating project-based curricula, community service, and field studies that extend beyond the traditional classroom. By integrating subjects rather than teaching them in isolation, Stella Schola aims to help students see the connections between academic disciplines, preparing them for the demands of high school and beyond. Admission is typically managed through a lottery or application process due to its unique model and popularity within the district.

Total Students

3.1

Full-Time Teachers

28.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stella Schola
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	4
Asian	44
Two or More	7

Asian
44 (50.0 %)
White
33 (37.5 %)
Two or More
7 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
4 (4.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lake Washington School District
Phone:	(425)936-2475
Website:	http://SSMS.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	2
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 29

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 30