Spanaway Junior High School is a public school in Spanaway, Washington, United States. Its enrollment was 768 as of June 2019. The school now occupies a building built in 2007.
Serving 766 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 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). 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 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: 766 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spanaway Middle School serves the northern part of Tacoma, WA, covering an area of approximately 8.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.3 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Spanaway Middle School's student population of 766 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
766 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spanaway 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 Spanaway Middle School is 0.78, 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
#1202 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
32%
27%
Black
9%
5%
White
27%
47%
Hawaiian
9%
2%
Two or more races
18%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1202 out of 2,088 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Spanaway Middle School?
766 students attend Spanaway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Spanaway Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 9% 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 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spanaway Middle School offer ?
Spanaway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spanaway Middle School part of?
Spanaway Middle School is part of Bethel School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
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.
2 10/10/2025
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.
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