Excellent
#249 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 11% in state
Carla Peperzak Middle School
Middle School · Spokane School District · Spokane, WA
A Spokane School District middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2620 East 63rd Ave, Spokane, WA 99223
- Math 49% vs WA 39% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Carla Peperzak Middle School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carla Peperzak Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,377
Median home value
$457,200
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
51.4%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacajawea Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 985 | Compare → |
| Chase Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 810 | Compare → |
| Summit Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Spokane Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 279 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Spokane School District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #8 of 57
- District spending per student
- $18,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carla Peperzak Middle School is listed in Spokane School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carla Peperzak Middle School
Carla Peperzak Middle School is a public middle school in Spokane, WA, part of Spokane School District, serving approximately 484 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #249 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carla Peperzak Middle School
What grades does Carla Peperzak Middle School serve?
Carla Peperzak Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carla Peperzak Middle School?
Carla Peperzak Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carla Peperzak Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carla Peperzak Middle School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carla Peperzak Middle School rank in WA?
Carla Peperzak Middle School ranks #249 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Carla Peperzak Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carla Peperzak Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carla Peperzak Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carla Peperzak Middle School has 49% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Is Carla Peperzak Middle School a charter school?
No, Carla Peperzak Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carla Peperzak Middle School a Title I school?
No, Carla Peperzak Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carla Peperzak Middle School?
45.2% of students at Carla Peperzak Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Spokane County
- Phone
- (509) 824-8400
- Area population (ZIP 99223)
- 35,848
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 41
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99223; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 SBA; directory SY 2023–24
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