Chief Umtuch Middle School in Battle Ground, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Chief Umtuch Middle School is a suburban public school in Battle Ground, Washington that is part of Battle Ground School District 119. It serves 529 students in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.3:1. Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 5 - 8

529 Students

37 Teachers

700 NW 9th St

Battle Ground, WA 98604 View local requests

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Chief Umtuch Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Moxley

Ms. Snitily

Mr. Staley

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Chief Umtuch Middle School Demographics

35%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

11%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Chief Umtuch Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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