Serving 474 students in grades 6-8, Saghalie Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 19% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)28%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
38%
26%
Black
15%
5%
White
21%
48%
Hawaiian
7%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Saghalie Middle School?
474 students attend Saghalie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Saghalie Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saghalie Middle School?
Saghalie Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Saghalie Middle School offer ?
Saghalie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Saghalie Middle School part of?
Saghalie Middle School is part of Federal Way School District.
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