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#1079 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 48% in state
Support School
School · Federal Way School District · Federal Way, WA
A Federal Way School District school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
33330 8th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
Academics
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Students at Support School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 11-year record (2009–2019).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2011-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 9 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Support 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Way Public School EceapEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK | 0.0 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Internet AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Holy Innocents School of the NorthwestPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 2.4 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Faith Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–10 | 2.7 mi | 34 | 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.
Federal Way School District
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Support School is listed in Federal Way School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Support School
Support School is a public school in Federal Way, WA, part of Federal Way School District, serving approximately 61 students in grades Pre-K-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,079 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Support School
What grades does Support School serve?
Support School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Support School?
Support School has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
How does Support School rank in WA?
Support School ranks #1,079 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Support School's MySchoolScout rating?
Support School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Support School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Support School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Support School a charter school?
No, Support School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Support School a Title I school?
No, Support School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Support School?
50.8% of students at Support 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (253) 945-2000
- 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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