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Washington Middle School

909 South Ave West, Missoula, MT, 59801

Top 25% School in Montana

Ranked 32 of 154 in Montana

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About Washington Middle School

Washington Middle School is a public middle school in Missoula, Montana, that serves students in grades 6 through 8. The school has about 682 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 17:1. This allows for structured lessons with chances for one-on-one attention. Washington Middle School has a full curriculum that meets state standards. It focuses on core subjects, project-based learning, and extra activities in STEM, the arts, and physical education. The school has a wide range of students and works to create an environment that values fairness, student voice, and community involvement. According to data from USA News, 52% of students at Washington Middle School scored at or above the proficient level in math, and 58% did the same in reading. This shows that the school is doing well academically. Like most public schools in the area, the school gets money from the district. Washington Middle School is in a community known for its family-friendly neighborhoods and access to outdoor activities. This makes it a good place to learn. The school does well in academics, balanced programming, and getting involved in the community.

Contact Information

Address

909 South Ave West, Missoula, MT, 59801

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Phone

(406) 542-4085

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 58% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
682
Total Students
$48901
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 32 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Washington Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:48 AM to 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:33 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 87.54%
Asian 1.32%
Hispanic 3.67%
Black 1.32%
Two+ Races 1.32%
Native Am. 4.4%
White
87.54%
Asian
1.32%
Hispanic
3.67%
Black
1.32%
Two+ Races
1.32%
Native Am.
4.4%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 682
49.12%
335 Female
50.88%
347 Male

Student Population

682 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

341 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A teacher at Washington Middle School was recently honored with an award from the Missoula Education Foundation (MEF), receiving a $1,000 recognition as a standout middle school educator. This award highlights excellence in teaching and supports classroom needs — potentially for supplies or technology that benefit students.

FAQ

Q1. Are there classes at the school that teach foreign languages?

Ans. Yes, students can learn languages like French or Spanish.

Q2. Are there chances to be creative?

Ans. Yes, there are programs for music, drama, and the visual arts.

Q3. Are there any programs that help with STEM?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs for coding, robotics, and science.

Q4: How do teachers help students learn how to be leaders?

Ans. By being on the student council, mentoring other students, and being a leader in a club.

Q5. Are there wellness programs at Washington Middle School?

Ans. Yes, there are counseling and social-emotional support services available.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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