Garry Middle School

569 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Garry Middle School, located in the Hillyard neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, is a public institution within Spokane Public Schools that serves students in grades 6 through 8. As a community-focused school, it aims to provide a comprehensive academic environment while addressing the diverse socioeconomic needs of its neighborhood. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for high school success through core subjects, while also offering various extracurricular opportunities intended to foster student engagement and personal development.

Beyond academics, Garry Middle School is deeply integrated into the local Spokane community, often serving as a hub for neighborhood resources and student support services. The school emphasizes a culture of growth and inclusivity, striving to create a safe space where students can navigate the transition of middle school. By focusing on collaborative learning and social-emotional development, the administration and staff aim to equip their student body with the foundational skills necessary for academic achievement and responsible citizenship.

569

Total Students

45.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garry Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	97
Black	18
Asian	22
Two or More	101
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	31

White
289 (50.9 %)
Two or More
101 (17.8 %)
Hispanic
97 (17.1 %)
Pacific Islander
31 (5.5 %)
Asian
22 (3.9 %)
Black
18 (3.2 %)
American Indian
10 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)354-5200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 6 156

Grade 7 165

Grade 8 248