Denny Yasuhara Middle School

Summary:

Denny Yasuhara Middle School is a public middle school in Spokane, Washington, serving 385 students in grades 6-8. While the school is part of the Spokane School District, which is ranked 123 out of 247 districts in the state, Denny Yasuhara Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in academic achievement.

The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are significantly lower than the district and state, with only 23.93% of students proficient or better in ELA and just 13.39% proficient or better in Math. This underperformance is particularly pronounced in 8th grade Math, where only 6.77% of students are proficient. Denny Yasuhara Middle School also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10% of Washington middle schools for female, male, white, and low-socioeconomic status students. While the school has a more diverse student population, with 52.47% white, 17.4% Hispanic, and 16.62% two or more races, this diversity is not reflected in the school's academic performance.

Interestingly, the nearby middle schools, such as Pauline Flett, Chase, and Salk, generally outperform Denny Yasuhara Middle School in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Math. These schools also have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more economically advantaged student population. The stark disparities in academic performance between Denny Yasuhara Middle School and the nearby schools, as well as the underperformance of specific student subgroups, indicate potential equity issues within the Spokane School District that may require further investigation.

Detail:

Public 6-8

914 E. North Foothills Dr.
Spokane, WA 99207

(509) 824-8200

District: Spokane School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
514^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Students who attend Denny Yasuhara Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Central High School

Feeder schools for Denny Yasuhara Middle School:

Elementary:	Garfield Elementary
	Holmes Elementary
	Logan Elementary
	Stevens Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 385

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.5%

Hispanic:

17.4%

Two or more races:

16.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Denny Yasuhara Middle School ranks worse than 96.1% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks 8^th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Spokane School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.02. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Denny Yasuhara Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.5%), Hispanic (17.4%), two or more races (16.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Spokane School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Denny Yasuhara Middle School is 13.4, which is the 2^nd best among 9 middle schools in the Spokane School District. (See more...)

Compare Denny Yasuhara Middle School employs 28.6 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Denny Yasuhara Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Denny Yasuhara Middle School 514^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Denny Yasuhara Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Spokane School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spokane School District 123^rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Denny Yasuhara Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Denny Yasuhara Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.74	535^th	539	0.7%
2024	8.02	514^th	535	3.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Denny Yasuhara Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	13.03	224^th	243	7.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Denny Yasuhara Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.59	456^th	463	1.5%
2024	11.57	432^nd	455	5.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Denny Yasuhara Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.37	461^st	464	0.6%
2024	7.55	448^th	464	3.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Denny Yasuhara Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.57	468^th	470	0.4%
2024	7.58	453^rd	466	2.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Denny Yasuhara Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.06	318^th	336	5.4%
2024	29.70	244^th	344	29.1%

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Rank History for White students at Denny Yasuhara Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.63	488^th	488	0.0%
2024	4.84	479^th	486	1.4%

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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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Denny Yasuhara Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	202	11	11	67	8	22	64	0	385

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 Denny Yasuhara Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	385	28.6	13.4	89.9

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 Denny Yasuhara Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	385	28.6	13.4	89.9

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.

Schools Near Denny Yasuhara Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)			SBAC English Language Arts (2024)					SBAC Math (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Denny Yasuhara Middle School	Public	6-8	914 E. North Foothills Dr.	Spokane	99207	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 824-8200	385	29	13.4	89.9%	202 (52.5%)	11 (2.9%)	67 (17.4%)	11 (2.9%)	8 (2.1%)	22 (5.7%)	64 (16.6%)	8	514^th of 535 public middle schools	3.9%		5.7	535^th of 539 public middle schools	0.7%	21		16.7	16.7		22.6	27.0	22.0	23.9		15.3	17.5	6.8	13.4
Shaw Middle School	Public	6-8	4106 N Cook St	Spokane	99207	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 354-5800	764	54	14.0	88.2%	424 (55.5%)	35 (4.6%)	103 (13.5%)	16 (2.1%)	11 (1.4%)	49 (6.4%)	125 (16.4%)	7.3	523^rd of 535 public middle schools	2.2%		9.2	508^th of 539 public middle schools	5.8%	15		18.8	18.8		15.5	18.6	26.3	20.4		13.9	16.6	9.1	13.0	$21,284	$3,225	$18,059
Garry Middle School	Public	6-8	725 E Joseph Ave	Spokane	99207	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 354-5200	569	46	12.4	87.9%	289 (50.8%)	18 (3.2%)	97 (17.0%)	22 (3.9%)	10 (1.8%)	31 (5.4%)	101 (17.8%)	17.7	457^th of 535 public middle schools	14.6%		11.9	492^nd of 539 public middle schools	8.7%	35		26.8	26.8		26.5	31.2	33.3	30.5		19.1	27.6	22.2	23.1	$18,600	$2,205	$16,395
Glover Middle School	Public	6-8	2330 W Longfellow Ave	Spokane	99205	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 354-5400	590	42	14.1	79.7%	369 (62.5%)	25 (4.2%)	72 (12.2%)	6 (1.0%)	7 (1.2%)	11 (1.9%)	98 (16.6%)	17.9	455^th of 535 public middle schools	15.0%		16.9	461^st of 539 public middle schools	14.5%	6		18.3	18.3		26.9	36.7	29.9	31.1		25.5	29.3	19.0	24.7	$19,801	$2,157	$17,644
Salk Middle School	Public	6-8	6411 N Alberta St	Spokane	99208	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 354-5600	749	44	16.8	63.0%	518 (69.2%)	19 (2.5%)	73 (9.7%)	11 (1.5%)	4 (0.5%)	14 (1.9%)	108 (14.4%)	25.7	397^th of 535 public middle schools	25.8%		24.4	413^th of 539 public middle schools	23.4%	16		30.4	30.4		41.4	44.2	39.3	41.6		25.8	25.1	11.0	20.5	$16,813	$1,736	$15,076
Sacajawea Middle School	Public	7-8	401 E 33Rd Ave	Spokane	99203	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 354-5500	775	44	17.6	41.9%	551 (71.1%)	41 (5.3%)	66 (8.5%)	10 (1.3%)	4 (0.5%)	9 (1.2%)	92 (11.9%)	80.3	90^th of 535 public middle schools	83.2%		80.6	89^th of 539 public middle schools	83.5%	1		51.7	51.7		61.4	63.8	63.7	63.0		53.0	59.3	57.8	56.8	$14,933	$1,139	$13,794
Centennial Middle School	Public	6-8	915 N Ella Rd	Spokane	99212	Spokane County	West Valley School District (Spokane)	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 922-5482	562	30	19.0	58.0%	436 (77.6%)	12 (2.1%)	64 (11.4%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.9%)	8 (1.4%)	33 (5.9%)	34.5	340^th of 535 public middle schools	36.4%		22.8	429^th of 539 public middle schools	20.4%	89		41.0	41.0		38.2	34.8	46.7	40.1		30.7	24.8	34.6	30.2	$15,344	$1,232	$14,112
Pauline Flett Middle School	Public	6-8	5020 W Wellesley	Spokane	99205	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 824-8000	371	24	15.5	60.9%	267 (72.0%)	8 (2.2%)	29 (7.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	57 (15.4%)	23.6	415^th of 535 public middle schools	22.4%		27.3	394^th of 539 public middle schools	26.9%	21		28.3	28.3		27.5	44.9	32.4	35.0		23.4	31.1	23.6	26.2
Chase Middle School	Public	7-8	4747 E 37Th Ave	Spokane	99223	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 354-5000	712	44	16.1	51.5%	463 (65.0%)	22 (3.1%)	76 (10.7%)	31 (4.4%)	7 (1.0%)	13 (1.8%)	96 (13.5%)	53	233^rd of 535 public middle schools	56.4%		59	192^nd of 539 public middle schools	64.4%	41		45.2	45.2		46.7	47.3	55.3	50.6		39.3	38.5	40.0	39.4	$16,417	$1,312	$15,104
West Valley City School	Public	5-8	8920 E Valleyway	Spokane	99212	Spokane County	West Valley School District (Spokane)	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 921-2836	166	7	22.8	49.4%	128 (77.1%)	2 (1.2%)	13 (7.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	15 (9.0%)	42.6	295^th of 535 public middle schools	44.9%		41	298^th of 539 public middle schools	44.7%	3	52.4	33.3	40.4	33.3	54.8	52.0	30.6	46.2	19.1	43.6	44.0	13.9	34.3	$13,668	$970	$12,698

Frequently Asked Questions about Denny Yasuhara Middle School

What high school do graduates of Denny Yasuhara Middle School attend?

Students who attend Denny Yasuhara Middle School usually go on to attend North Central High School

Is Denny Yasuhara Middle School a good school?

Denny Yasuhara Middle School ranks in the bottom 3.9% of Washington middle schools.

What district is Denny Yasuhara Middle School in?

Spokane School District

How many students attend Denny Yasuhara Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended Denny Yasuhara Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Denny Yasuhara Middle School?

Students at Denny Yasuhara Middle School are 52% White, 17% Hispanic, 17% Two or more races, 6% Pacific Islander, 3% African American, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

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