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Federal Way Public Academy

34620 9TH AV S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003Federal Way School District
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0610Non-Charter
298
Students
Total enrolled
$21,913
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
53% vs nat'l
21.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
42% vs nat'l
54/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Small public school
Serves 298 students in grades 06–10 in FEDERAL WAY, Washington.
53% above average funding
District spends $21,913 per pupil, 53% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 54th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Federal Way Public Academy is a mid-sized middle in FEDERAL WAY, Washington, serving grades 06–10 with 298 students. The district invests $21,913 per student — 53% above the national average of $14,347, with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Federal Way Public Academy

298
Total Students
21.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
46%
Free Lunch
14
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0610) are served by this school
Gender Distribution144 male · 154 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility46%
National avg 52% · 136 students
Student Composition
20%
39%
18%
8%
14%
Asian20%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Black8%
Multiracial14%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530282002719

Academic Outcomes at Federal Way Public Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
54
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 54th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 90th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98003

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,913Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,913
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,642
Student Support$4,163
Administration$2,630
Operations$3,287
Other$2,191
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,913 spent per student, an estimated $9,707 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
17%
State government
68.0%
Local (property tax)
16.9%
Federal programs
15.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,913/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 10
Location
CountyKing County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (253)945-3270
NCES ID: 530282002719
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FEDERAL WAY seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
34620 9TH AV S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.