Serving 684 students in grades 6-8, Sacajawea 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 18% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sacajawea Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sacajawea Middle School's student population of 684 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
684 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sacajawea Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sacajawea Middle School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1879 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
9%
Hispanic
39%
26%
Black
16%
5%
White
14%
49%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sacajawea Middle School's ranking?
Sacajawea Middle School is ranked #1879 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sacajawea Middle School often compared to?
Sacajawea Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Illahee Middle School, Lakota Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sacajawea Middle School?
684 students attend Sacajawea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Sacajawea Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sacajawea Middle School?
Sacajawea Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sacajawea Middle School offer ?
Sacajawea Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sacajawea Middle School part of?
Sacajawea Middle School is part of Federal Way School District.
School Reviews
5 3/19/2020
This school is amazing!!! I am surprised that there are more girls than boys and that there is 718 students in this school!!! I haven't met all the teachers but the ones I like most is: Mr. Wray, Mrs. Stultz, Mrs. Thomson, and Mr. Chang!!! But this school is amazing!!!!
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