Top Rankings
Federal Way School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 46 public schools serving 21,136 students in Federal Way School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Federal Way School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
46 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
21,136 Students
1,088,009 Students
# Teachers
1,213 Teachers
63,412 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Federal Way School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#249 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.80
0.68
# American Indian Students
110 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,569 Students
92,006 Students
% Asian Students
12%
9%
# Hispanic Students
7,064 Students
273,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
25%
# Black Students
3,352 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
16%
5%
# White Students
4,346 Students
538,956 Students
% White Students
21%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1,284 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
6%
1%
# Two or more races Students
2,379 Students
95,975 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
606
19,124
# Students in K Grade:
1,555
78,326
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,407
75,004
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,494
78,962
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,518
79,663
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,522
79,281
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,564
80,458
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,524
80,701
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,591
83,790
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,742
85,819
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,714
87,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,690
85,051
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,511
82,925
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,698
91,099
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,743 is higher than the state median of $19,040. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,282 is higher than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$438 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$534 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,743
$19,040
Spending / Student
$25,282
$19,496
Best Federal Way School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Federal Way Public Academy
(Math: 58% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34620 9th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Grades: 6-10
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4200
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4590
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4590
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Green Gables Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
32607 47th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2700
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #55.
Nautilus K-8 School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 S 289th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3400
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 477 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Brigadoon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Sw 336th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2400
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Star Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4014 S 270th
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 945-4000
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 945-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #88.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35827 32nd Av S
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3000
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #99.
Federal Way High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30611 16th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5400
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,588 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Career At Truman High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Support School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Grades: 1-12
| 63 students
Rank: #1212.
Meredith Hill Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5830 S 300th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3200
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Decatur High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4248 S 288th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-5600
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,642 students
Rank: #1515.
Woodmont K-8 School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26454 16th Av S
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 945-4500
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 945-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 430 students
Rank: #1616.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34600 12th Av Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3800
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #1717.
Adelaide Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1635 Sw 304th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2300
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1818.
Lakota Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Sw 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Rank: #1919.
Valhalla Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27847 42nd Av S
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-4300
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #2020.
Todd Beamer High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35999 16th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2570
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2570
Grades: 9-12
| 1,316 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Lake Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Sw 308th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2900
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Mirror Lake Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
625 S 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3300
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #2323.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Sw 325th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3900
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #2424.
Lake Dolloff Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4200 S 308th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2800
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #2525.
Internet Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Grades: PK-12
| 876 students
Rank: #2626.
Kilo Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 S 308th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-4700
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #2727.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35101 5th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2600
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #2828.
Illahee Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36001 1st Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4600
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4600
Grades: 5-8
| 701 students
Rank: #2929.
Camelot Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4041 S 298th
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2500
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #3030.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 S Dash Point Rd
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4900
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 685 students
Rank: #3131.
Sequoyah Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3425 S 360th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3670
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3670
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #3232.
Technology Access Foundation At Saghalie
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33914 19th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 530 students
Rank: #3333.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2405 S 300th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4400
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #3434.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Sw 327th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3500
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #3535.
Rainier View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3015 S 368th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3700
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Federal Way School District?
Federal Way School District manages 46 public schools serving 21,136 students.
What is the rank of Federal Way School District?
Federal Way School District is ranked #248 out of 307 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Federal Way School District?
33% of Federal Way School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Federal Way School District?
Federal Way School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Federal Way School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,282 is higher than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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