Sequoyah Middle School

570 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sequoyah Middle School, located in Auburn, Washington, is a public institution serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Auburn School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. By offering a diverse curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its adolescent student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, focusing on building both character and foundational knowledge.

The school community places a strong emphasis on collaboration between staff, students, and families to create a safe and effective educational experience. Like many schools in the Auburn district, Sequoyah focuses on meeting the needs of a diverse student population through targeted instruction, technology integration, and a commitment to equity. With its central location in the 98001 zip code, the school serves as a key community hub, encouraging active participation and school pride among its students as they navigate their middle school years.

570

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoyah Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	161
Black	81
Asian	90
Two or More	54
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	41

Hispanic
161 (28.2%)
White
140 (24.6%)
Asian
90 (15.8%)
Black
81 (14.2%)
Two or More
54 (9.5%)
Pacific Islander
41 (7.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Federal Way School District
Phone:	(253)945-3670
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 182

Grade 7 191

Grade 8 197