Wilson Middle School
856 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wilson Middle School, located at 902 S 44th Ave in Yakima, Washington, serves as a key educational institution within the Yakima School District. It caters to students in the middle school grade levels, focusing on providing a foundational curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for exploratory learning and personal growth. The school is situated in a residential area of Yakima, positioning it as a central hub for the local community's adolescents during their formative transition between elementary and high school.
The school environment at Wilson is designed to foster both academic achievement and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the district, Wilson Middle School emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere, often incorporating extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs to engage students’ diverse interests. By prioritizing a structured yet inclusive educational experience, the staff at Wilson works to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school while encouraging them to develop the critical thinking, collaboration, and citizenship skills necessary for success beyond the classroom.
The school environment at Wilson is designed to foster both academic achievement and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the district, Wilson Middle School emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere, often incorporating extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs to engage students’ diverse interests. By prioritizing a structured yet inclusive educational experience, the staff at Wilson works to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school while encouraging them to develop the critical thinking, collaboration, and citizenship skills necessary for success beyond the classroom.
856
Total Students
43.2
Full-Time Teachers
19.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 195 |
| Hispanic | 614 |
| Black | 6 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 20 |
| American Indian | 13 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Hispanic614 (71.7 %)
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White195 (22.8 %)
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Two or More20 (2.3 %)
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American Indian13 (1.5 %)
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Black6 (0.7 %)
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Asian5 (0.6 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (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)573-2400 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 856 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 43.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 534 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 98 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
264
Grade 7
279
Grade 8
313
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 264 |
| Grade 7 | 279 |
| Grade 8 | 313 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 418 | 48.8% |
| Male | 438 | 51.2% |
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