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Lakota Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 764 students

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3 stars

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Posted September 6, 2011

I didn't care for this school, and was quite happy to leave it. I refused to go to Decatur or Federal Way High School partially because Lakota feeds into those two schools, and I was suspicious. Many of the teachers were unfriendly and didn't care about the students, although a few were fantastic. I didn't think much of the cambridge program. It wasn't challenging at all and I honestly felt it was a complete waste of time. The teachers and staff were more focused on general academics instead of the individual student's needs. I don't know why people praise the cambridge program so much, it truly isn't worth it.


Posted May 10, 2011

I have had children at Lakota for the last 5 years and have 1 more year to go. I am impressed with the quality of the administration and staff, and my kids have received a great education. With the involved PTA, Watch DOGS program, and parent involvement it truly is a school where "Together We Win".
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2010

My children have been at Lakota Middle School for 3 years now. I have seen them grow as individuals and students to heights beyond what preconcieved notions we had about middle school. All staff and administration care deeply about the success of each student. Thier motto is "Together We Win" and it couldn't be more true. Parent involvement at Lakota surpasses expectations, no longer are the days of parents only being highly involved in elementary school. Lakota is also the only middle school in Federal Way to have a WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of great students)program and it's in its 3rd year!! A very dedicated PTA and dedicated volunteers. It is a win, win, win for all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2010

Professional academic teaching and support staff is complemented by attentive and instructive athletics. Beautiful new construction is definately a positive. Security officer is adaquate, but could use better discipline and consequences for misbehaving and inappropriate language..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2010

I have just completed my third year at Lakota and I had a blast! The staff is wonderful (Ok, a few rotten eggs, but nothing substantial) There is a great classroom environment and I really have enjoyed my time there. There are some gang problems, but as long as you don't get involved, they don't affect you. I was in the Cambridge program, so maybe the genral population sees it differently, but I know that I had a great time and I'm sad to leave. Especially since we just got a new building! I took a tour and it was SO cool!


Posted April 20, 2010

We have the best staff. We are professional and all work together to benefit our students and community. Our students are super. And our PTA is the BEST! We have lots of community involvement.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted December 27, 2007

Through my 3 years attending this school, its has not been an expeirence i plan to look back to any time soon. First of all, there is a huge gang problem. Not only does this make learning harder by frequent disturbances but it also makes it scary to go to. Second, the teachers at the school are not very good. Dont get me wrong, i have had some great teachers at this school such as, ms. kiraly, mr. beals, and mr. howard. Anopther reason is the drug and fight problem. the very last reason is the conditrion of the school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 2, 2006

My children started going to this school last year, as 6th and 7th graders... They have found it very different from thier last school in Snohomish county. The school is far more watchful of the students time, as has so far been a positive experience for my girls. They have found the teachers, and staff to be very kind and friendly, and made friends quickly. They have wanted to move back to our old home town, but contimplate only because they like this school. I mostly like that parents have the availability and access to reach all teachers, and to be able to find out about any homework at any time. It really helps you keep in touch with what your kids are doing and learning, and making sure they are up to date with homework. I would recomend this school is someone asked.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

256 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

255 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
70%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

266 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

265 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
62%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

264 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
72%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

262 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

261 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

257 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
43%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students51%
Female51%
Male51%
Black30%
Asian78%
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander41%
White60%
Low income43%
Not low income60%
Special education9%
Not special education57%
Limited English20%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female77%
Male62%
Black58%
Asian89%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander59%
White75%
Low income58%
Not low income83%
Special education13%
Not special education77%
Limited English26%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students55%
Female54%
Male57%
Black40%
Asian90%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income42%
Not low income70%
Special education12%
Not special education62%
Limited English11%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female73%
Male64%
Black57%
Asian78%
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low income54%
Not low income83%
Special education15%
Not special education75%
Limited English11%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students69%
Female81%
Male61%
Black53%
Asian83%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic59%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income53%
Not low income87%
Special education21%
Not special education76%
Limited English11%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students51%
Female49%
Male54%
Black26%
Asian68%
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income36%
Not low income67%
Special education11%
Not special education56%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female77%
Male74%
Black63%
Asian79%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low income64%
Not low income87%
Special education11%
Not special education83%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students66%
Female65%
Male67%
Black49%
Asian82%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income50%
Not low income83%
Special education11%
Not special education73%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
63%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
87%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students35%
Female45%
Malen/a
Black50%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White31%
Low incomen/a
Not low income35%
Special educationn/a
Not special education36%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Students96%
Female94%
Male97%
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low incomen/a
Not low income97%
Not special education96%

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

Femalen/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 46% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 16% 9%
Hispanic 16% 16%
Black 14% 6%
Not provided 6% N/A
Native American 1% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 45%N/A42%
Special education 13%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 5%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 18N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 10N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 46%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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1415 SW 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
Phone: (253) 945-4800

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