Lakota Middle School

645 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lakota Middle School, located in Federal Way, Washington, serves as a public middle school within the Federal Way Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. By providing a structured curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore their personal interests and talents in a supportive community setting.

The school’s culture is focused on building strong relationships between students, staff, and the surrounding Federal Way community. With a dedication to equity and excellence, Lakota Middle School provides resources and support systems designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through collaborative classroom experiences and school-wide initiatives, the staff strives to cultivate a positive school climate that inspires students to become responsible, lifelong learners who are prepared for the challenges of the future.

645

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakota Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	219
Black	107
Asian	48
Two or More	98
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	37

Hispanic
219 (34.0%)
White
134 (20.8%)
Black
107 (16.6%)
Two or More
98 (15.2%)
Asian
48 (7.5%)
Pacific Islander
37 (5.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)945-4800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	393
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 6 217

Grade 7 193

Grade 8 235