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Spanaway Middle School

Bethel School District · Pierce County · 15701 B Street East, Tacoma, WA 98445.0

(253)800-5400

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5/10
#211
Rank 211 out of 408
English Language Arts5/10 · #227 · 45th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #172 · 58th percentile
Science4/10 · #258 · 34th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Spanaway Middle School sits in the heart of the Spanaway community, a working-class suburb south of Tacoma where military families from nearby Joint Base Lewis-McChord make up a significant part of the neighborhood fabric. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a relative strength, making it a reasonable fit for families looking for a stable, grounded school community in a no-frills, practical part of Pierce County. Life in Spanaway means easy access to the outdoors — Mount Rainier and local lakes are practically in the backyard — and families who value that kind of balance between community roots and natural surroundings tend to feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

717 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
239 (33%)
White
188 (26%)
Multiple Races
126 (18%)
African American
64 (9%)
Pacific Islander
64 (9%)
Other
36 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners104 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged492 (69%)
Students with Disabilities76 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

767
Enrollment
38
Teachers (FTE)
20.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
29.3
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #206 · 50th percentile

38 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found