Spanaway Middle School
720 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
720
Total Students
34.8
Full-Time Teachers
20.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 201 |
| Hispanic | 230 |
| Black | 87 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Two or More | 120 |
| American Indian | 7 |
| Pacific Islander | 49 |
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Hispanic230 (31.9 %)
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White201 (27.9 %)
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Two or More120 (16.7 %)
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Black87 (12.1 %)
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Pacific Islander49 (6.8 %)
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Asian26 (3.6 %)
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American Indian7 (1.0 %)
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: | Bethel School District |
| Phone: | (253)800-5400 |
| Website: | http://sjh.bethelsd.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 720 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 34.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 20.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 421 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 98 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
244
Grade 7
246
Grade 8
230
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 244 |
| Grade 7 | 246 |
| Grade 8 | 230 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 351 | 48.8% |
| Male | 369 | 51.2% |
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