Below Average
#1884 of 2,228 schools in WA
Lakota Middle School
Middle School · Federal Way School District · Federal Way, WA
A Federal Way School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1415 SW 314TH ST, Federal Way, WA 98023
- Math 26% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakota Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakota 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. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$101,960
Median home value
$545,600
Median rent
$1,875/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98023; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Sacajawea Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 652 | Compare → |
| Federal Way Public AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–10 | 2.5 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Internet AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 391 | 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.
Federal Way School District
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #22 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
Lakota Middle School is listed in Federal Way School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakota Middle School
Lakota Middle School is a public middle school in Federal Way, WA, part of Federal Way School District, serving approximately 618 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,884 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakota Middle School
What grades does Lakota Middle School serve?
Lakota Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lakota Middle School?
Lakota Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakota Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakota Middle School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakota Middle School rank in WA?
Lakota Middle School ranks #1,884 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Lakota Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakota Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Lakota Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakota Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lakota Middle School a charter school?
No, Lakota Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakota Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lakota Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakota Middle School?
70.6% of students at Lakota 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
- 618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.8%
- Phone
- (253) 945-4800
- Area population (ZIP 98023)
- 49,593
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 98023; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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