Serving 750 students in grades 6-8, Spanaway Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 750 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Spanaway Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spanaway Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Spanaway Middle School?
750 students attend Spanaway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Spanaway Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spanaway Middle School?
Spanaway Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Spanaway Middle School offer ?
Spanaway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Spanaway Middle School part of?
Sometimes I feel like the teachers don't care about us and our well-being, but only teaching us somewhat useless material and keeping their jobs. When I had an issue with a bus driver I filled out forms, talked to students, teachers, administrators, but no one did anything. There are many fights and the school doesn't treat people equal. They have also ignored our attempts at protesting to get rid of uniforms. But there are much worse schools.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lillii
13/26/2020
School Removed, kids are horrible and the principal needs to be fired way too many fights and way too much pointing fingers towards the kids and the staff.
- Posted by Parent - Daniel
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 750 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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