Tenino Middle School

334 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Tenino Middle School, located at 301 Old Hwy 99 N in Tenino, Washington, serves as a central educational hub for students in the surrounding rural community. As part of the Tenino School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, social responsibility, and personal development for students in the middle grades. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition into high school and beyond by balancing traditional core subjects with opportunities for student engagement.

Beyond academics, Tenino Middle School places significant value on community connection and school spirit, often acting as a focal point for local activities. The school emphasizes the importance of a supportive culture, aiming to build character and leadership skills among its student body. With its location in the heart of Tenino, the school benefits from a tight-knit atmosphere that allows for meaningful collaboration between students, dedicated faculty, and parents to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed in a changing educational landscape.

334

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tenino Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	48
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	24
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
253 (75.7 %)
Hispanic
48 (14.4 %)
Two or More
24 (7.2 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Tenino School District
Phone:	(360)264-3600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 6 114

Grade 7 102

Grade 8 118