Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

505 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Meany Middle School, located in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, serves as a key educational hub for the surrounding community. Operating under the Seattle Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8. Housed in a beautifully renovated landmark building, Meany Middle School is known for balancing its rich historical character with modern educational facilities designed to support a diverse student body and a collaborative learning atmosphere.

The school is deeply committed to academic excellence and social-emotional growth, often emphasizing equity, community engagement, and a well-rounded curriculum. Students at Meany are typically offered a variety of extracurricular activities, arts programs, and elective courses that aim to foster critical thinking and personal development. By cultivating a supportive environment that values inclusivity and cultural responsiveness, Meany Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, acting as a vital pillar of the Seattle educational landscape.

505

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	58
Black	147
Asian	46
Two or More	65
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
175 (35.1 %)
Black
147 (29.5 %)
Two or More
65 (13.1 %)
Hispanic
58 (11.6 %)
Asian
46 (9.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)413-2100
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 6 173

Grade 7 163

Grade 8 169