Cedarcrest Junior High School

Cedarcrest Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
191201 13TH AVE Crt E,  Spanaway, WA
Bethel School District
2.8
3.1
706 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Cheryl Barnett
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
38%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
20.4%
State Average
41.7%
Science
25.9%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
380:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
28.9%
Hispanic
20.4%
Two or more races
20%
Black
14%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
8.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.2%
Native American
1%

School Rankings

#11 Most Diverse Public MS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.8 4 Reviews
2.0
3/14/2025
The diversity is amazing, and there is an elevator for those who need it. However, I don't agree with some of the school rules, like the one way stairs and assigned seating. It is very cramped because of the small school but a lot of students, and the passing periods are short, but they get on our case if we are late.
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3.1 14 Reviews
3.0 student
4/21/2025
This school isn’t horrible it’s just a regular school. How well you do in your classes depends on you as a student and how well you do socially that’s also up to you. Not all teachers are great but there are a few who are very kind hearted and they really care about the students. I know a couple tea...
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3.0 parent
11/22/2024
It is crazy how much my daughter has been bullied in this school. Racism is a HUGE problem here. If I could change schools we would in a heartbeat.
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1.0 student
11/18/2024
The school sucks it is mean to its students and the teachers give out lunch detention for being late at the beginning of the year also if you miss school you will get lunch detention I just got back from a vacation from Mexico and the gave me a slip if your kid gets send here you want to take them o...
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5.0 parent
8/28/2024
My child is a 8th grader here this year and he's been at cedarcrest since 6th grade. He personally loves it. In the two years we've been at this school we've only had one complaint. A certain teacher talks to the children very disrespectfully the principal handled that swiftly.
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Cedarcrest Junior High School

Cedarcrest Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Spanaway, WA, in the Spanaway neighborhood, and is served by the Bethel School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 706 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Cedarcrest Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $502,839. Discover additional schools in the area, like Spanaway Lake High School, Challenger High School, Spanaway Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Spanaway has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cedarcrest Junior High School.

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