For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 717 students in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Balboa is Salk Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salk Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6411 N Alberta St
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-5600
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA include Salk Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane?
the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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