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Spanaway Middle School vs. General William H. Harrison Preparatory School

Should you attend Spanaway Middle School or General William H. Harrison Preparatory School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Spanaway Middle School
15701 B Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
9103 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

General William H. Harrison Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
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).
Serving 745 students in grades 6-12, General William H. Harrison Preparatory School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
750 students
745 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spanaway Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spanaway Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spanaway Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spanaway Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bethel School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clover Park School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1258 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#950 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spanaway Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
35%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spanaway Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bethel School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clover Park School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
60%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spanaway Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bethel School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clover Park School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
n/a
≥90%
(Top 30% in WA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of General William H. Harrison Preparatory School with the average graduation rate observed in the Clover Park School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Spanaway Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of General William H. Harrison Preparatory School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
271
178
Grade 7 Students
228
134
Grade 8 Students
250
122
Grade 9 Students
1
101
Grade 10 Students
-
95
Grade 11 Students
-
62
Grade 12 Students
-
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Spanaway Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Asian
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spanaway Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spanaway Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spanaway Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
27%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spanaway Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Spanaway Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
17%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spanaway Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.77
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spanaway Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bethel School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clover Park School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spanaway Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bethel School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clover Park School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spanaway Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bethel School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clover Park School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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