Denny Yasuhara Middle School serves 385 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denny Yasuhara Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Denny Yasuhara Middle School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Denny Yasuhara Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
52%
49%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Denny Yasuhara Middle School?
385 students attend Denny Yasuhara Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Denny Yasuhara Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denny Yasuhara Middle School?
Denny Yasuhara Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Denny Yasuhara Middle School offer ?
Denny Yasuhara Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Denny Yasuhara Middle School part of?
Denny Yasuhara Middle School is part of Spokane School District.
In what neighborhood is Denny Yasuhara Middle School located?
Denny Yasuhara Middle School is located in the Logan neighborhood of Spokane, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in Logan.
School Reviews
4 12/1/2023
Can you please update Yasuhara''s profile? it says on your website that its last been updated on 04-06-2023 and the Yasuhara profile barley has any info on it. Thank you.
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