Sacajawea Middle School

1101 S Dash Point Rd
Federal Way, WA 98003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 685 students in grades 6-8, Sacajawea 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 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sacajawea Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Sacajawea Middle School's student population of 685 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
685 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Sacajawea Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sacajawea Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1802 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
29%
50%
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(18-19)
43%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
12%
9%
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Hispanic
40%
25%
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Black
18%
5%
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White
14%
50%
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Hawaiian
6%
1%
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Two or more races
10%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
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Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sacajawea Middle School's ranking?
Sacajawea Middle School is ranked #1802 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Sacajawea Middle School?
685 students attend Sacajawea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Sacajawea Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sacajawea Middle School?
Sacajawea Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sacajawea Middle School offer ?
Sacajawea Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sacajawea Middle School part of?
Sacajawea Middle School is part of Federal Way School District.

School Reviews

5   3/19/2020
This school is amazing!!! I am surprised that there are more girls than boys and that there is 718 students in this school!!! I haven't met all the teachers but the ones I like most is: Mr. Wray, Mrs. Stultz, Mrs. Thomson, and Mr. Chang!!! But this school is amazing!!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - serenity akers

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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