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.
720
Total Students
34.8
Full-Time Teachers
20.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spanaway Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White201
Hispanic230
Black87
Asian26
Two or More120
American Indian7
Pacific Islander49
  • Hispanic
    230 (31.9 %)
  • White
    201 (27.9 %)
  • Two or More
    120 (16.7 %)
  • Black
    87 (12.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    49 (6.8 %)
  • Asian
    26 (3.6 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Spanaway Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6244
Grade 7246
Grade 8230
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Spanaway Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female35148.8%
Male36951.2%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)