Spanaway Middle School

15701 B Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 705 students in grades 6-9, 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 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 705 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Spanaway Middle School's student population of 705 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
705 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Spanaway 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 Spanaway Middle School is 0.76, 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)
#1740 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
28%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spanaway Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
48%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
9%
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Hispanic
29%
25%
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Black
11%
5%
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White
35%
50%
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Hawaiian
6%
1%
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Two or more races
14%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
This chart display the diversity score of Spanaway Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(10-11)
<50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Spanaway Middle School's ranking?
Spanaway Middle School is ranked #1740 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Spanaway Middle School often compared to?
Spanaway Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Ford Middle School, Perry G Keithley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spanaway Middle School?
The graduation rate of Spanaway Middle School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 77%.
How many students attend Spanaway Middle School?
705 students attend Spanaway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Spanaway Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% 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 19:1, 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 6-9
What school district is Spanaway Middle School part of?
Spanaway Middle School is part of Bethel School District.

School Reviews

2   10/9/2020
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
1   3/26/2020
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 (2024)

  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 705 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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