Garrison Middle School

560 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Garrison Middle School, located in Walla Walla, Washington, serves as a cornerstone of the Walla Walla Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that addresses the diverse needs of its middle school population. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, Garrison strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond through a curriculum that balances core academics with elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Garrison Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student involvement. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which help students build leadership skills, foster school spirit, and develop meaningful connections with their peers and faculty. With a focus on inclusivity and character development, the school works to create a welcoming culture that promotes student success and helps young learners navigate the transition into their formative teenage years.

560

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garrison Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	251
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	26
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
266 (47.5 %)
Hispanic
251 (44.8 %)
Two or More
26 (4.6 %)
Black
8 (1.4 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Walla Walla Public Schools
Phone:	(509)527-3040
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 6 163

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 222