Salk Middle School is an educational institution that serves students in grades seven and eight. Its academic curriculum includes English, science, math, language arts and social studies. The school conducts instructive sessions in technology, music and special education. Salk Middle School administers guidance counseling and fitness and health programs. It maintains a resource room and homework center and provides life skills education. The school also offers programs for developmentally impaired students. Salk Middle School is a part of Spokane Public Schools, which is a school district that governs several elementary, middle and high schools. Spokane Public Schools maintains student support services, human resources, payroll, transportation, purchasing and warehouse, and budget and accounting departments.