Spanaway Middle School

Spanaway Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
15701 B St E,  Tacoma, WA
Bethel School District
1.7
750 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tami Nelson
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
42%
State Average
41.7%
Science
35.1%
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
237:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Hispanic
31.9%
White
27.9%
Two or more races
16.7%
Black
12.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Native American
1%

School Rankings

#26 Most Diverse Public MS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
1.7 7 Reviews
2.0 student
11/4/2025
A lot of people here are super mean and homophobic
3.0 student
3/25/2025
During the school day i hear racist words and talk, i see fights, i see teachers pay attention to students, i see teachers hosting events/clubs, i see special education students having fun. I would go here again if there wasnt any racism
1.0 parent
5/20/2023
Child did not learn anything for 3 years.The school chose to not educate and instead dismiss all complaints and pass whether they did any work or showed up at all. Was very difficult to get communication or information. School District attendance line auto called me every day 160 times per school ye...
1.0 student
11/1/2020
This is probably the worst school I went to

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Spanaway Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Tacoma, 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 750 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Spanaway Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $553,589. Discover additional schools in the area, like Spanaway Lake High School, Challenger High School, Gates Secondary School, and more. Learn more about what Tacoma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Spanaway Middle School.

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