Shaw Middle School

693 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Shaw Middle School, located in the Hillyard neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, serves as a vital educational anchor for its diverse community. As part of Spokane Public Schools, the institution is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that supports both the academic and social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a commitment to equity, aiming to provide equitable learning opportunities and resources to help every student succeed, regardless of their background.

Beyond its core curriculum, Shaw Middle School focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support programs. The school is notably housed in a modern facility—having undergone a significant rebuild completed in recent years—designed to provide a collaborative, technology-rich environment that meets the needs of 21st-century learners. By prioritizing strong relationships between staff, students, and families, Shaw Middle School strives to create a supportive culture that encourages curiosity, character growth, and long-term academic achievement.

693

Total Students

45.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shaw Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	104
Black	29
Asian	13
Two or More	99
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	45

White
385 (55.6%)
Hispanic
104 (15.0%)
Two or More
99 (14.3%)
Pacific Islander
45 (6.5%)
Black
29 (4.2%)
American Indian
18 (2.6%)
Asian
13 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)354-5800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	466
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 6 233

Grade 7 233

Grade 8 227