Foothills Middle School

fms.wenatcheeschools.org/

578 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Foothills Middle School, located in Wenatchee, Washington, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, focusing on the developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Wenatchee School District, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success while fostering a supportive and engaging environment. The staff at Foothills is dedicated to promoting academic excellence, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth, aiming to help students navigate the unique challenges of their middle school years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Wenatchee community, providing various extracurricular opportunities, athletic programs, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, Foothills Middle School utilizes modern educational practices to ensure that all learners are challenged and supported. By maintaining a focus on both academic standards and character development, the school strives to cultivate a community of responsible, motivated, and well-rounded young individuals.

578

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foothills Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	272
Black	1
Asian	9
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
278 (48.2 %)
Hispanic
272 (47.1 %)
Two or More
15 (2.6 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Black
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:	Wenatchee School District
Phone:	(509)664-8961
Website:	http://fms.wenatcheeschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 6 196

Grade 7 188

Grade 8 194