Lakota Middle School

Summary:

Lakota Middle School is a public middle school located in Federal Way, Washington, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 632. The school is part of the Federal Way School District, which is ranked 213 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakota Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 38.02% of Lakota students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 52.63% statewide and 35.31% in the Federal Way School District. In Math, the proficiency rate was just 25.54%, compared to 41.68% statewide and 23.51% in the district. Lakota's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking in the top 50 out of 90 Washington middle schools for African American students but in the bottom 50% for Hispanic, multi-racial, and special education students.

Lakota Middle School's academic performance is generally lower than that of nearby middle schools, such as Evergreen Middle School, Kilo Middle School, and Sacajawea Middle School, which are also part of the Federal Way School District. These schools have higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math, as well as higher overall rankings from SchoolDigger. Lakota Middle School's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past several years, from 291 out of 437 Washington middle schools in 2017-2018 to 404 out of 535 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1415 SW 314th St
       Federal Way, WA  98023-4521


(253) 945-4800

District: Federal Way School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
404th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,304 Help


Students who attend Lakota Middle School usually attend:

High:    Decatur High School

Feeder schools for Lakota Middle School:

Elementary:    Adelaide Elementary School
    Green Gables Elementary School
    Lake Grove Elementary School
    Twin Lakes Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  632

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
32.8%
White:
22.2%
African American:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.8% Help


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Compare Details Lakota Middle School ranks worse than 75.5% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked middle schools in the Federal Way School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lakota Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (32.8%), White (22.2%), African American (15%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakota Middle School is 17.5, which is the 2nd best among 7 middle schools in the Federal Way School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakota Middle School is $20,304, which is the 3rd highest among 7 middle schools in the Federal Way School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakota Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakota Middle School 404th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Lakota Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Federal Way School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Federal Way School District 213th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lakota Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lakota Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.93 136th 421 67.7%
2005 58.00 173rd 425 59.3%
2006 66.51 133rd 449 70.4%
2007 62.21 150th 463 67.6%
2008 64.45 144th 466 69.1%
2009 46.76 257th 476 46.0%
2010 56.59 209th 483 56.7%
2011 51.46 240th 492 51.2%
2012 48.66 258th 497 48.1%
2013 47.67 266th 498 46.6%
2015 33.98 297th 445 33.3%
2016 38.70 271st 443 38.8%
2017 29.84 313th 435 28.0%
2018 34.07 291st 437 33.4%
2019 35.49 339th 512 33.8%
2021 26.71 396th 529 25.1%
2022 27.44 397th 541 26.6%
2023 23.97 416th 539 22.8%
2024 25.14 404th 535 24.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lakota Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.54 122nd 166 26.5%
2019 28.15 188th 246 23.6%
2021 26.35 191st 250 23.6%
2022 43.74 135th 257 47.5%
2023 7.70 232nd 244 4.9%
2024 19.21 210th 243 13.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lakota Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.97 76th 100 24.0%
2022 35.01 36th 63 42.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lakota Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.98 178th 268 33.6%
2019 32.34 155th 231 32.9%
2024 15.27 169th 179 5.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakota Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.04 286th 349 18.1%
2019 33.80 318th 448 29.0%
2021 32.95 316th 458 31.0%
2022 33.85 326th 475 31.4%
2023 25.47 367th 463 20.7%
2024 27.53 345th 455 24.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Lakota Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.74 47th 59 20.3%
2021 55.74 11th 27 59.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Lakota Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.99 263rd 376 30.1%
2019 36.00 298th 452 34.1%
2021 25.50 356th 469 24.1%
2022 23.53 375th 479 21.7%
2023 18.21 394th 464 15.1%
2024 22.59 373rd 464 19.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakota Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.14 256th 371 31.0%
2019 34.47 296th 453 34.7%
2021 28.72 338th 476 29.0%
2022 30.02 338th 480 29.6%
2023 27.00 354th 470 24.7%
2024 26.87 337th 466 27.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lakota Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.99 58th 123 52.8%
2019 47.62 75th 152 50.7%
2021 40.08 88th 149 40.9%
2022 34.23 105th 161 34.8%
2023 29.69 99th 145 31.7%
2024 22.46 119th 148 19.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Lakota Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.61 43rd 66 34.8%
2019 42.86 56th 111 49.5%
2021 52.08 41st 106 61.3%
2022 48.87 42nd 104 59.6%
2023 53.42 41st 96 57.3%
2024 40.95 49th 90 45.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lakota Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.30 197th 259 23.9%
2019 45.79 178th 344 48.3%
2021 28.36 244th 353 30.9%
2022 28.43 260th 360 27.8%
2023 22.89 266th 336 20.8%
2024 28.69 250th 344 27.3%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Lakota Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.65 18th 31 41.9%
2022 57.54 9th 20 55.0%
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Rank History for White students at Lakota Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.28 147th 325 54.8%
2019 53.00 217th 470 53.8%
2021 38.32 294th 480 38.8%
2022 31.59 343rd 488 29.7%
2023 43.19 262nd 488 46.3%
2024 48.93 245th 486 49.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Lakota Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 659 34 55 14 3 n/a n/a 0 765
1989 641 31 51 17 4 n/a n/a 0 744
1990 683 27 57 12 5 n/a n/a 0 784
1991 695 34 57 15 6 n/a n/a 0 807
1992 702 32 58 20 4 n/a n/a 0 816
1993 687 50 57 24 4 n/a n/a 0 822
1994 718 59 67 31 8 n/a n/a 0 883
1995 621 56 74 31 7 n/a n/a 0 789
1996 621 56 74 31 7 n/a n/a 0 789
1997 610 66 86 36 6 n/a n/a 0 804
1998 587 78 72 33 7 n/a n/a 0 777
1999 569 72 78 30 6 n/a n/a 0 755
2000 561 71 79 52 10 n/a n/a 0 773
2001 542 74 97 68 14 n/a n/a 0 795
2002 525 80 109 73 12 n/a n/a 0 799
2003 525 80 109 73 12 n/a n/a 0 799
2004 485 86 98 86 11 n/a n/a 0 766
2005 438 103 93 90 9 n/a n/a 0 733
2006 435 93 98 104 11 n/a n/a 4 745
2007 369 92 101 93 16 n/a n/a 22 693
2008 350 108 100 112 12 n/a n/a 23 705
2009 341 100 105 123 15 n/a n/a 38 722
2010 344 103 121 118 11 n/a n/a 44 741
2011 338 94 85 146 11 19 71 0 764
2012 329 99 77 151 9 39 90 0 794
2013 299 89 72 141 11 47 110 0 769
2014 294 94 79 147 5 46 112 0 777
2015 293 97 81 153 3 39 112 0 778
2016 267 99 82 182 7 41 91 0 769
2017 249 88 82 195 2 44 101 0 761
2018 255 105 62 200 2 37 121 0 782
2019 248 121 60 244 7 54 110 0 844
2020 218 102 61 251 6 63 98 0 799
2021 175 97 66 233 5 65 90 0 731
2022 149 77 58 229 7 47 85 2 654
2023 140 95 55 207 8 33 91 3 632

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakota Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 765 36.0 21.2 0
1989 744 35.0 21.2 n/a
1990 784 34.0 23.0 0
1991 807 33.9 23.8 n/a
1992 816 35.8 22.7 n/a
1993 822 35.1 23.4 n/a
1994 883 37.3 23.7 n/a
1995 789 36.1 21.9 n/a
1996 789 36.1 21.9 n/a
1997 804 36.7 21.9 n/a
1998 777 37.8 20.6 n/a
1999 755 37.0 20.4 n/a
2000 773 35.6 21.7 n/a
2001 795 36.9 21.5 n/a
2002 799 39.4 20.3 27.7
2003 799 39.4 20.3 27.7
2004 766 42.0 18.2 36.9
2005 733 41.5 17.7 41.6
2006 745 38.1 19.6 38.2
2007 693 39.6 17.5 44.4
2008 705 41.6 16.9 47.9
2009 722 42.6 16.9 47.4
2010 741 41.0 18.0 52.1
2011 764 42.8 17.8 33.9
2012 794 40.6 19.5 52.6
2013 769 44.8 17.1 54.2
2014 777 n/a n/a 52.8
2015 778 41.0 18.9 56.3
2016 769 42.0 18.3 55.8
2017 761 42.5 17.9 54.1
2018 782 42.4 18.4 53.1
2019 844 44.4 18.9 57.2
2020 799 43.2 18.4 58.6
2021 731 38.7 18.8 63.3
2022 654 38.1 17.1 62.4
2023 632 35.9 17.5 69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lakota Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 765 36.0 21.2 0
1989 744 35.0 21.2 n/a
1990 784 34.0 23.0 0
1991 807 33.9 23.8 n/a
1992 816 35.8 22.7 n/a
1993 822 35.1 23.4 n/a
1994 883 37.3 23.7 n/a
1995 789 36.1 21.9 n/a
1996 789 36.1 21.9 n/a
1997 804 36.7 21.9 n/a
1998 777 37.8 20.6 n/a
1999 755 37.0 20.4 n/a
2000 773 35.6 21.7 n/a
2001 795 36.9 21.5 n/a
2002 799 39.4 20.3 27.7
2003 799 39.4 20.3 27.7
2004 766 42.0 18.2 36.9
2005 733 41.5 17.7 41.6
2006 745 38.1 19.6 38.2
2007 693 39.6 17.5 44.4
2008 705 41.6 16.9 47.9
2009 722 42.6 16.9 47.4
2010 741 41.0 18.0 52.1
2011 764 42.8 17.8 33.9
2012 794 40.6 19.5 52.6
2013 769 44.8 17.1 54.2
2014 777 n/a n/a 52.8
2015 778 41.0 18.9 56.3
2016 769 42.0 18.3 55.8
2017 761 42.5 17.9 54.1
2018 782 42.4 18.4 53.1
2019 844 44.4 18.9 57.2
2020 799 43.2 18.4 58.6
2021 731 38.7 18.8 63.3
2022 654 38.1 17.1 62.4
2023 632 35.9 17.5 69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Lakota Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201837.5%0.4%0.8%0.0%0.8%95.3%56.6%96.1%94.5%96.1%56.6%
201938.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.4%96.4%39.2%96.4%95.7%96.4%39.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Lakota Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201952.7%0.1%0.2%2.2%98.5%98.1%98.7%98.1%98.7%98.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakota Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $224 (1.6%) $13,494 (98.4%) $13,718
2020 $128 (1.4%) $8,997 (98.6%) $9,125
2021 $871 (5.2%) $15,917 (94.8%) $16,788
2022 $2,325 (11.5%) $17,979 (88.5%) $20,304

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakota Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 339th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 416th of 539 Middle schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lakota Middle School)5229.7
 22.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Federal Way School District)43.429.9
 13.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Lakota Middle School)31.520.4
 11.1%
   6th Grade Math (Federal Way School District)29.920.9
 9%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lakota Middle School)61.345.4
 15.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Federal Way School District)49.534.1
 15.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Lakota Middle School)41.828.5
 13.3%
   7th Grade Math (Federal Way School District)33.421.6
 11.8%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lakota Middle School)6040.1
 19.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Federal Way School District)47.737.3
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Lakota Middle School)28.921.4
 7.5%
   8th Grade Math (Federal Way School District)30.119.6
 10.5%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Lakota Middle School)45.430.2
 15.2%
   8th Grade Science (Federal Way School District)39.227.7
 11.6%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lakota Middle School)57.838.4
 19.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Federal Way School District)47.436.7
 10.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Lakota Middle School)34.123.4
 10.7%
   All Grades Math (Federal Way School District)34.624
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Lakota Middle School)45.430.2
 15.2%
   All Grades Science (Federal Way School District)35.829.7
 6.1%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students844632
 25.1%
African American12195
 21.5%
American Indian78
 14.3%
Asian6055
 8.3%
Hispanic244207
 15.2%
Pacific Islander5433
 38.9%
White248140
 43.5%
Two or More Races11091
 17.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.2%69.8%
 12.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakota Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 632 students attended Lakota Middle School.

Lakota Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.5% of Washington middle schools.

Students who attend Lakota Middle School usually go on to attend Decatur High School

Students at Lakota Middle School are 33% Hispanic, 22% White, 15% African American, 14% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 5% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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