Serving 474 students in grades 6-8, Saghalie 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 was 19% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)28%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
38%
25%
Black
15%
5%
White
21%
50%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Saghalie Middle School?
474 students attend Saghalie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Saghalie Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saghalie Middle School?
Saghalie Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Saghalie Middle School offer ?
Saghalie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Saghalie Middle School part of?
Saghalie Middle School is part of Federal Way School District.
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