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Garrison Middle School

Grades 06–08 · WALLA WALLA, WA · NCES 530945001601

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906 CHASE ST · WALLA WALLA, WA 99362

At a glance

Reported students

546

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31.11

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Washington middle enrollment

41st percentile

Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

186

Garrison Middle School: 546 reported students.

State peer staffing position

27th percentile

17.6:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
618
Teachers (FTE)
37.6
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1

What the reported data says about Garrison Middle School

Garrison Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in WALLA WALLA. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Walla Walla Public Schools. NCES reports 546 students for 2024–25.

Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (49.3%) and White (43.6%). English learners represent 10.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Garrison Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
10.5%
Students with disabilities
18%
Free/reduced-price lunch
66.8%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
0.47
Psychologists (FTE)
0.6
Social workers (FTE)
0.14

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White43.6%
  • Hispanic49.3%
  • Black1.5%
  • Asian1.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Walla Walla Public Schools

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Pioneer Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

601 reported students

Green Park Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

526 reported students

Edison Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

464 reported students

Prospect Point Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

414 reported students

Sharpstein Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

340 reported students

Berney Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

324 reported students

View all 17 district schools →