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#1838 of 2,228 schools in WA

Internet Academy

School · Federal Way School District · Federal Way, WA

A Federal Way School District school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

31455 28th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003

  • Math 14% vs WA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs WA 51% (2024)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.1% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.8% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-39.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.6 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-23.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$17,898

Students at Internet Academy score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 SBA)
School
State
41%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 SBA)
School
State
51%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 40 points since 2018, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 44 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Internet Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 60Good Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,943/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Federal Way), 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

$70,800

Median home value

$428,500

Median rent

$1,650/mo

College educated

27.7%

Homeownership

47.6%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Innocents School of the NorthwestPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–111.1 mi24Compare →
Federal Way Public School EceapEnrollment path unverified6.2PK1.6 mi321Compare →
Support SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–121.6 mi61Compare →
K-schoolPrivate · tuition6.4private2–113.4 mi34Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Federal Way School District

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#20 of 41
District spending per student
$17,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Internet Academy is listed in Federal Way School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Internet Academy

Internet Academy is a public school in Federal Way, WA, part of Federal Way School District, serving approximately 391 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,838 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Internet Academy

What grades does Internet Academy serve?

Internet Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Internet Academy?

Internet Academy has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Internet Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Internet Academy is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Internet Academy rank in WA?

Internet Academy ranks #1,838 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Internet Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Internet Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Internet Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Internet Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Internet Academy a charter school?

No, Internet Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Internet Academy a Title I school?

No, Internet Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Internet Academy?

54.7% of students at Internet Academy 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
391
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County
Area population (ZIP 98003)
52,210
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
36.4
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.
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 98003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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