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#1486 of 2,228 schools in WA
Pauline Flett Middle School
Middle School · Spokane School District · Spokane, WA
A Spokane School District middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5020 W Wellesley, Spokane, WA 99205
- Math 25% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pauline Flett Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
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
64%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pauline Flett 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 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$72,547
Median home value
$286,300
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99205; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Youth CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 4–11 | 1.7 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Glover Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Salk Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 612 | Compare → |
| Salish School of SpokanePrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–9 | 2.3 mi | 37 | Compare → |
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.
Spokane School District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #37 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
Pauline Flett Middle School is listed in Spokane School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pauline Flett Middle School
Pauline Flett Middle School is a public middle school in Spokane, WA, part of Spokane School District, serving approximately 581 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,486 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pauline Flett Middle School
What grades does Pauline Flett Middle School serve?
Pauline Flett Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pauline Flett Middle School?
Pauline Flett Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 581 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pauline Flett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pauline Flett Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pauline Flett Middle School rank in WA?
Pauline Flett Middle School ranks #1,486 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Pauline Flett Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pauline Flett Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Pauline Flett Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pauline Flett Middle School has 25% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Is Pauline Flett Middle School a charter school?
No, Pauline Flett Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pauline Flett Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pauline Flett Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pauline Flett Middle School?
64.0% of students at Pauline Flett 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
- 581
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (509) 824-8000
- Area population (ZIP 99205)
- 43,340
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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.
- 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 99205; 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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