Jane Addams Middle School

883 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jane Addams Middle School, located in the Lake City neighborhood of Seattle, serves as a key public middle school within the Seattle Public Schools district. Housed in a historically significant building that was once a high school, the facility has undergone extensive renovations to modernize its learning environment while preserving its architectural legacy. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive community for students transitioning from elementary to high school.

The school places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and student engagement, offering a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs. With a mission focused on preparing students to be critical thinkers and compassionate citizens, Jane Addams Middle School utilizes collaborative teaching strategies and project-based learning. Its location in Northeast Seattle makes it a central hub for the surrounding community, reflecting the district’s dedication to providing robust educational resources in a welcoming, neighborhood-centered setting.

883

Total Students

48.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jane Addams Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	416
Hispanic	129
Black	92
Asian	101
Two or More	121
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
416 (48.1 %)
Hispanic
129 (14.9 %)
Two or More
121 (14.0 %)
Asian
101 (11.7 %)
Black
92 (10.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-4500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	883
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 6 287

Grade 7 288

Grade 8 308