Serving 645 students in grades 6-8, Lakota 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 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakota Middle School serves the west part of Federal Way, WA, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the school's boundaries, while the furthest edge is about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakota Middle School's student population of 645 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
645 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Lakota Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakota Middle School is 0.79, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1689 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
34%
27%
Black
17%
5%
White
21%
47%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakota Middle School's ranking?
Lakota Middle School is ranked #1689 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lakota Middle School often compared to?
Lakota Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sacajawea Middle School, Illahee Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lakota Middle School?
645 students attend Lakota Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Lakota Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakota Middle School?
Lakota Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakota Middle School offer ?
Lakota Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakota Middle School part of?
Lakota Middle School is part of Federal Way School District.
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