Sacajawea Middle School

1101 S DASH POINT RD
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003

684 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sacajawea Middle School, located in Federal Way, Washington, serves a diverse student population within the Federal Way Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By offering a variety of core curricular programs alongside elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their personal interests and talents.

As part of the Federal Way community, the school focuses on creating a supportive culture that values collaboration among students, staff, and families. The faculty emphasizes student engagement and equity, striving to provide equitable access to resources and technology to ensure all learners can succeed. Through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and a focus on community building, Sacajawea Middle School works to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic achievement for every student who walks through its doors.

684

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sacajawea Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	269
Black	108
Asian	101
Two or More	68
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	34

Hispanic
269 (39.5 %)
Black
108 (15.9 %)
Asian
101 (14.8 %)
White
98 (14.4 %)
Two or More
68 (10.0 %)
Pacific Islander
34 (5.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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)945-4900
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	684
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 6 223

Grade 7 219

Grade 8 242