Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives
Middle· 67 schools in district

Sacajawea Middle School

401 E 33Rd Ave, Spokane, WA 99203Spokane School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
775
Students
Total enrolled
$24,487
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 71% vs nat'l
17.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 15% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 775 students in grades 07–08 in Spokane, Washington.
71% above average funding
District spends $24,487 per pupil, 71% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Sacajawea Middle School is a large middle in Spokane, Washington, serving grades 07–08 with 775 students. The district invests $24,487 per student — 71% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Sacajawea Middle School

775
Total Students
17.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
42%
Free Lunch
44
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution388 male · 385 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility42%
National avg 52% · 325 students
Student Composition
71%
9%
12%
Asian1%
White71%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black5%
Multiracial12%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530825001405

Academic Outcomes at Sacajawea Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 71th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 99203

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,487Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$24,487
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,774
Student Support$4,653
Administration$2,938
Operations$3,673
Other$2,449
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $24,487 spent per student, an estimated $10,848 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
22%
State government
60.3%
Local (property tax)
22.2%
Federal programs
17.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $24,487/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.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Mullan Road ElementaryLibby CenterHutton ElementaryHamblen Elementary
+15 more
↓
Middle
Shaw Middle SchoolSalk Middle SchoolChase Middle SchoolGlover Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
Lewis & Clark High SchoolNorth Central High SchoolFerris High SchoolRogers High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountySpokane County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSpokane School District →
Phone: (509)354-5500
NCES ID: 530825001405
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Spokane 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.

More in Spokane School District
High
Lewis & Clark High School
1,739 students · 09–12
38% FRL
High
North Central High School
1,674 students · 06–12
● 41 opp64% FRL
High
Ferris High School
1,631 students · 09–12
48% FRL
High
Rogers High School
1,536 students · 09–12
● 38 opp83% FRL
High
Shadle Park High School
1,382 students · 09–12
● 41 opp60% FRL
Mid
Shaw Middle School
764 students · 06–08
● 38 opp88% FRL
Mid
Salk Middle School
749 students · 06–08
63% FRL
Mid
Chase Middle School
712 students · 07–08
52% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
401 E 33Rd Ave, Spokane, WA 99203
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.