Spanaway Middle School vs. Morris Ford Middle School
Should you attend Spanaway Middle School or Morris Ford Middle 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
Top Rankings
Spanaway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Morris Ford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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 820 students in grades 6-8, Morris Ford 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 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
750 students
820 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1258 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1721 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
271
262
Grade 7 Students
228
290
Grade 8 Students
250
268
Grade 9 Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
34%
34%
% Black
11%
9%
% White
27%
29%
% Hawaiian
6%
6%
% Two or more races
17%
14%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
