SPANAWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Spanaway Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Bethel School District school district, located in Tacoma, WA with about 687 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Spanaway Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Spanaway Middle School is a public institution located in Tacoma, Washington, and serves as part of the Bethel School District. Situated at 15701 B Street East, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment for middle school students, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to engage students through a variety of core curriculum subjects and extracurricular opportunities that encourage personal responsibility and excellence.

As a member of the Bethel School District, Spanaway Middle School aligns its educational goals with the broader district initiatives to ensure all students have access to equitable resources and technology. The school maintains an active web presence at http://sjh.bethelsd.org, which serves as a central hub for parents and students to access information regarding academic calendars, school policies, athletic programs, and staff resources. Through this platform and its daily operations, the school strives to maintain strong communication with families to support a collaborative educational experience.

For more information, contact Spanaway Middle School at (253) 683-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15701 B Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445-1198
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SPANAWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tacoma, WA with about 687 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
687
Teachers:
33.57
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 687 students

White
39.0%
Hispanic/Latino
23.1%
Two or more races
15.9%
Black or African American
9.8%
Asian
5.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.