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Spokane International Academy

School · Spokane International Academy · Spokane, WA

A charter school in Spokane, WA where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

777 E Magnesium Rd, Spokane, WA 99208

  • Math 49% vs WA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs WA 51% (2024)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-1.57 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.3% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.1% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+0.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.7 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness1.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation1.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$16,053
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Spokane International Academy score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 SBA)
School
State
41%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 SBA)
School
State
51%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 52% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).

Show all 6 years by subject
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58%

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 Spokane International Academy 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 42Some 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

$81,084

Median home value

$414,000

Median rent

$1,226/mo

College educated

33.8%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mead Learning OptionsEnrollment path unverified4.4K–122.6 mi674Compare →
St Michael's AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–122.8 mi124Compare →
Excelsior Youth CenterPrivate · tuition6.6private4–113.4 mi35Compare →
Salish School of SpokanePrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–93.4 mi37Compare →

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 International Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Spokane International Academy is listed in Spokane International Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spokane International Academy

Spokane International Academy is a public school in Spokane, WA, part of Spokane International Academy, serving approximately 754 students in grades Kindergarten-10th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,216 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spokane International Academy

What grades does Spokane International Academy serve?

Spokane International Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.

How many students attend Spokane International Academy?

Spokane International Academy has an enrollment of approximately 754 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spokane International Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Spokane International Academy is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spokane International Academy rank in WA?

Spokane International Academy ranks #1,216 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Spokane International Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Spokane International Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Spokane International Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spokane International Academy has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Is Spokane International Academy a charter school?

Yes, Spokane International Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Spokane International Academy a Title I school?

No, Spokane International Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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

58.0% of students at Spokane International 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
Kindergarten – 10th
Enrollment
754
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Spokane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 99208)
58,834
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
40.2
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 99208; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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