Spanaway Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

15701 B St E, Tacoma, WA

Bethel School District

766 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Tami Nelson

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1

Math Proficiency
41%

Reading Proficiency
45%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

45%

Math Proficiency

41%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 23:1 Teachers 34	Full Time Teachers 34
Teachers in First or Second Year 6%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

237:1

Student Diversity

Female 51.2%	Male 48.8%
Hispanic 31.7%	White 30.5%
Two or more races 17.9%	Black 7.1%
Asian 3.2%	Native American 1.2%

School Rankings

#26 Most Diverse Public MS in Washington

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 student

4/18/2026

This school sucks so bad I got beat up by 4 dudes for $5 and I still have my $5 and my dignity I’m scared to go back to school teachers suck here I DO REGRET GOING HERE

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...

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List Price Range

$392K - $1.3M

Homes For Sale

202

Average Home Value

$510,937

Median Lot Size

9,147 Sq Ft

% Renters

30%

Average Household Income

$95,079

% of College Grads

12%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,803 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,212 Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Spanaway Lake High School

9th to 12th
Public

C+

Challenger High School

9th to 12th
Public

C+

Gates Secondary School

8th to 12th
Public

B+

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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 766 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Spanaway Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $510,937. 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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