Washington Middle School

751 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Washington Middle School, located in Yakima, Washington, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Yakima School District. Situated at 510 S 9th St, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares middle-school-aged students for the academic and social challenges of high school. As part of a diverse community, the school emphasizes student growth, equity, and the development of core competencies across various subjects, including language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Washington Middle School is committed to the "whole child" approach, offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to engage students outside of the classroom. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Yakima community to ensure that students receive the necessary guidance and resources to succeed. By prioritizing character development alongside rigorous instruction, the school strives to empower its student body to become productive, responsible, and lifelong learners.

751

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	709
Black	5
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

Hispanic
709 (94.4 %)
White
27 (3.6 %)
Two or More
7 (0.9 %)
Black
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Yakima School District
Phone:	(509)573-2300
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	751
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	666
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 6 226

Grade 7 269

Grade 8 256