Preston Hall Middle School

www.waitsburgsd.org

76 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Preston Hall Middle School, located at 605 Main Street in Waitsburg, Washington, serves as a central pillar of the Waitsburg School District. Nestled in a small, tight-knit rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment where students can transition successfully from elementary education to high school. By focusing on academic development and personal growth, the school emphasizes preparing its students to meet the challenges of their future educational pursuits while maintaining strong ties to the local community.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Waitsburg School District, which is known for its commitment to providing personalized instruction and maintaining a supportive atmosphere for its student body. Families and community members interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or administrative contact information can find comprehensive resources and updates on the district’s official website at http://www.waitsburgsd.org.

Total Students

5.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Preston Hall Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	11
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
62 (81.6 %)
Hispanic
11 (14.5 %)
Two or More
2 (2.6 %)
Asian
1 (1.3 %)

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:	Waitsburg School District
Phone:	(509)337-9474
Website:	http://www.waitsburgsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	76
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 26

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 28