C+
Average
65/100

Sacajawea Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 1101 S DASH POINT RD, Federal Way, WA 98003
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 9th percentile in Washington
Growth
A
Students gain 1.38 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 79th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

65
Repit Score
out of 100
652
Students
enrolled
17.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%9/1002.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%79/100Students gain 1.38 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 95th percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.38 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 53% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −19 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency43% (−16 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency29% (−18 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%47%reading -10 pts, math -10 pts28th percentile (list)
Black32%12%reading -8 pts, math -13 pts16th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%20%reading -5 pts, math -11 pts18th percentile (list)
Asian57%47%reading -16 pts, math -22 pts21st percentile (list)
Multiracial45%25%reading -19 pts, math -27 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income32%18%reading -11 pts, math -14 pts6th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1101 S DASH POINT RD
City Federal Way
ZIP Code 98003
District 5302820
NCES School ID 530282000448
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98003

Understanding the community around Sacajawea Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,547
Per Capita Income $34,070
Poverty Rate 12.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%
High School or Higher 88.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $403,200
Median Rent $1,570
Owner-Occupied 47.4%
Renter-Occupied 52.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sacajawea Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 37.6%
White 17.0%
Black 14.7%
Asian 14.3%
Two or More Races 10.9%
Pacific Islander 4.9%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 652
Teachers (FTE) 37.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sacajawea Middle School?
Sacajawea Middle School has a Repit School Score of 65 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sacajawea Middle School?
Sacajawea Middle School has 652 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1.
What grades does Sacajawea Middle School serve?
Sacajawea Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sacajawea Middle School receive per student?
Sacajawea Middle School receives $21,913 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sacajawea Middle School in 98003 ▼
Avg Home Value
$569,819
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,863
1-Year Change
+4.3%
% Renters
52.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026