Federal Way School District
School District · Federal Way, Washington
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
43
23 elem, 7 mid, 10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,898
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
43
23 elem, 7 mid, 10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,898
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#169 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,898
+$174 vs Washington median
District size
21,818 students
Much larger than Washington median
About Federal Way School District
Federal Way School District is a Federal Way, Washington school district serving 43 schools. The district educates 21,818 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. The district invests $17,898 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Federal Way School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wildwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Federal Way School District students show an average math proficiency of 28.2% and ELA proficiency of 37.2%.
The district includes 23 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 10 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Federal Way School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Federal Way School District with test data.
Schools in Federal Way School District
43 schools Elementary Schools 23
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 10
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Federal Way
- Total Enrollment
- 21,818
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,210
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Federal Way School District?
Federal Way School District has 43 schools in total — 23 elementary, 7 middle, and 10 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Federal Way School District?
The average composite rating for Federal Way School District is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Federal Way School District?
Federal Way School District spends $17,898 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Federal Way School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Federal Way School District is 18:1.
What is the top-rated school in Federal Way School District?
Wildwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Federal Way School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Federal Way School District?
Across schools in Federal Way School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Federal Way School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Federal Way School District has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 43 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in WA
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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