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Salk Middle School

6411 N Alberta St, Spokane, WA, 99208

About Salk Middle School

In Spokane, Washington, Salk Middle School is a public school at 6411 North Alberta Street. There are 820 students in grades 6–8 and a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. In 2026, 20% of students were good at math and 47% were good at reading in a school that worked hard to make sure all of its students did well. The school has set up targeted math intervention blocks so that each student can get the help they need and fill in the gaps in their learning. The school also has a lot of different elective classes that help students learn about their career interests and creative skills early on in their education. Prices for homes in this area range from $340,000 to $540,000. Families appreciate the school's strong reputation for maintaining strict academic standards and employing professional staff. People like the area around the school because the streets are quiet and the culture is suitable for families. This is a good place for young students to learn and grow. Parents and teachers stay in touch all year to check on how their kids are doing and celebrate their progress. One of the best middle schools in Washington is Salk Middle School.

Salk Middle School Contact Information

Address

6411 N Alberta St, Spokane, WA, 99208

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Phone

(509) 354-5600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 47% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
612
Total Students
$69398
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 223 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Salk 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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 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 66.67%
Asian 1.8%
Hispanic 11.93%
Black 3.27%
Two+ Races 13.73%
Native Am. 0.49%
White
66.67%
Asian
1.8%
Hispanic
11.93%
Black
3.27%
Two+ Races
13.73%
Native Am.
0.49%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 612
50.82%
311 Female
49.18%
301 Male

Student Population

612 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

306 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Salk Middle School continues to lead the district in STEM-focused initiatives, with students winning regional science competitions throughout the 2025 academic year.

The school was recently commended for its high performance metrics in math and reading proficiency as part of the 2026 state academic briefing.

FAQ

Q1. Is Salk Middle School known for its STEM program?

Ans. The school is known for putting a lot of focus on math, science, technology, and engineering at all grade levels.

Q2. Does Salk Middle School take part in science competitions in the area?

Ans. Students often win regional science and engineering fairs, which show off their creative research and design skills.

Q3. Does Salk Middle have advanced placement math classes?

Ans. Students who meet the requirements can take advanced math classes in middle school that count toward their high school credits.

Q4. What does Salk Middle School do to help restore the urban canopy?

Ans. Students and faculty work together on environmental projects in the Spokane area, such as planting trees and protecting them.

Q5. How many students are there for each teacher at Salk Middle School?

Ans. The school keeps a 20:1 ratio, which makes for a good mix of hard work and teacher-led learning.

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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