Harrison Middle School

848 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Harrison Middle School, located at 810 S. 16th Street in Sunnyside, Washington, serves as a key educational institution within the Sunnyside School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of students in the transitional years between elementary and high school, typically encompassing grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, preparing students for the challenges of secondary education.

The school plays an integral role in the Sunnyside community, reflecting the district’s dedication to providing inclusive and accessible learning opportunities. By offering a variety of core subjects alongside elective programs, Harrison Middle School strives to encourage student engagement and personal development. Through its faculty and staff, the school works to build a supportive atmosphere that aims to help students achieve their potential while cultivating a sense of community pride and responsibility.

848

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrison Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	781
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	8

Hispanic
781 (92.1 %)
White
55 (6.5 %)
Two or More
8 (0.9 %)
Black
3 (0.4 %)
Asian
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:	Sunnyside School District
Phone:	(509)837-3601
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	848
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	623
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 6 263

Grade 7 279

Grade 8 306