Shaw Middle School

764 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Shaw Middle School, located in the Hillyard neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, serves as a vital educational anchor for its diverse community. As part of Spokane Public Schools, the institution is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that supports both the academic and social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a commitment to equity, aiming to provide equitable learning opportunities and resources to help every student succeed, regardless of their background.

Beyond its core curriculum, Shaw Middle School focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support programs. The school is notably housed in a modern facility—having undergone a significant rebuild completed in recent years—designed to provide a collaborative, technology-rich environment that meets the needs of 21st-century learners. By prioritizing strong relationships between staff, students, and families, Shaw Middle School strives to create a supportive culture that encourages curiosity, character growth, and long-term academic achievement.

764

Total Students

54.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shaw Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	424
Hispanic	103
Black	35
Asian	16
Two or More	125
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	49

White
424 (55.6 %)
Two or More
125 (16.4 %)
Hispanic
103 (13.5 %)
Pacific Islander
49 (6.4 %)
Black
35 (4.6 %)
Asian
16 (2.1 %)
American Indian
11 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)354-5800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	764
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	466
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 6 218

Grade 7 250

Grade 8 296