Sequoyah Middle School

535 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sequoyah Middle School, located in Auburn, Washington, is a public institution serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Auburn School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. By offering a diverse curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its adolescent student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, focusing on building both character and foundational knowledge.

The school community places a strong emphasis on collaboration between staff, students, and families to create a safe and effective educational experience. Like many schools in the Auburn district, Sequoyah focuses on meeting the needs of a diverse student population through targeted instruction, technology integration, and a commitment to equity. With its central location in the 98001 zip code, the school serves as a key community hub, encouraging active participation and school pride among its students as they navigate their middle school years.

535

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoyah Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	139
Black	89
Asian	69
Two or More	67
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	27

White
140 (26.2 %)
Hispanic
139 (26.0 %)
Black
89 (16.7 %)
Asian
69 (12.9 %)
Two or More
67 (12.5 %)
Pacific Islander
27 (5.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Federal Way School District
Phone:	(253)945-3670
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 176

Grade 7 159

Grade 8 200