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Alki Middle School

1800 NW BLISS RD, VANCOUVER, WA 98685 · (360) 313-3200 · Clark County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL594 STUDENTS
Enrollment
594
Middle
DISTRICT 679 · STATE 577
Student : Teacher
21.5:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.5:1 · STATE 18.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
174 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 51%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
190
Grade 7
202
Grade 8
202
Student demographics
White
42071%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
7212%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 27%
Black
102%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Asian
214%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 9%
Two+
6511%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 9%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
32755%
Female
26344%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2022-23 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
66.8%
WA avg 49.0% . -1.9pp since 2014
Math
44.1%
WA avg 39.2% . -14.5pp since 2014
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
594
-34 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
21.5:1
was 19.9:1
% White
71%
was 76%
% Hispanic
12%
was 10%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
4%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Alki Middle School

Alki Middle School is an intermediate school of medium-sized scale in VANCOUVER, Washington, one of the schools within Vancouver School District, hosting 594 students in grades 6 through 8.

Vancouver School District runs 43 schools in total, collectively educating 21,783 students. Alki Middle School is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, Alki Middle School shows that White students make up the majority at 71%; the rest looks like 12% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 4% Asian.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Alki Middle School has 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 21.5:1. The state averages around 18.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 29% of students at Alki Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Clark County (around 43%), the school's rate is south of typical.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Clark County put median household income runs about $97,536, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Alki Middle School is one of 151 public schools in Clark County (combined enrollment of about 74,406 students).

The closest other public school is Chinook Elementary School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in an outer-ring setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Alki Middle School's enrollment has ticked down 5% since 2018, when it stood at 628 (now 594). The White share of enrollment decreased from 76% to 71% over that span. Class-load math has widened: from 19.9:1 in 2018 to 21.5:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Alki Middle School typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Clark County at a glance

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Population
516,959
Census ACS
Median income
$97,536
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
151
74,406 students

Quick facts

School name
Alki Middle School
District
Vancouver School District
Address
1800 NW BLISS RD, VANCOUVER, WA 98685
Phone
(360) 313-3200
County
Clark County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
594
Teachers (FTE)
28
Student–teacher ratio
21.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
174 (29%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
530927000578
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Vancouver School District
Other schools in VANCOUVER
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Alki Middle School
How large is Alki Middle School?
Alki Middle School enrolls approximately 594 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Alki Middle School serve?
Alki Middle School serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alki Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Alki Middle School is approximately 21.5:1 (28 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Alki Middle School?
Student demographics at Alki Middle School are roughly 71% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% Asian, 11% Two or more.
What district is Alki Middle School in?
Alki Middle School is part of Vancouver School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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