Cedarcrest Middle School

191201 13th Avenue Crt. E.
Spanaway, WA 98387

cjh.bethelsd.org

765 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cedarcrest Middle School is a public school located in Spanaway, Washington, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Bethel School District. Situated in a suburban community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. As a middle school, its mission centers on supporting the transition from elementary to high school by providing a structured, engaging, and inclusive atmosphere designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

The school’s official website highlights its commitment to student success through a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Cedarcrest emphasizes the importance of collaboration between staff, parents, and students to ensure a supportive learning culture. By utilizing the resources of the Bethel School District, the school focuses on preparing its student body for future educational challenges, promoting both personal responsibility and a sense of belonging within the Cedarcrest community.

765

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedarcrest Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	174
Black	107
Asian	60
Two or More	169
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	59

White
191 (25.0%)
Hispanic
174 (22.7%)
Two or More
169 (22.1%)
Black
107 (14.0%)
Asian
60 (7.8%)
Pacific Islander
59 (7.7%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)

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:	Bethel School District
Phone:	(253)800-7500
Website:	http://cjh.bethelsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	765
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 6 268

Grade 7 241

Grade 8 256