Federal Way Public Academy
Federal Way, WA · Federal Way School District · Grades 6-10
21st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 94%· Stable
Federal Way Public Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Federal Way Public Academy 21st of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 94% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2019 to 95th in 2025.
Federal Way Public Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 248 students tested
Federal Way Public Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 303 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.7% | 41.6% | ▼ 6.1 pts | |
| Asian | 23.9% | 20.1% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.2% | 14.9% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.1% | 13.5% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 8.2% | 8.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Federal Way Public Academy
Typical home value $567K in zip 98003 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Federal Way Public Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Illahee Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.2 mi away331st of 381
ELA 31% · Math 15% - 2Sequoyah Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.8 mi away342nd of 381
ELA 28% · Math 16% - 4Lakota Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.5 mi away261st of 381
ELA 41% · Math 25% - 3Sacajawea Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 3 mi away301st of 381
ELA 35% · Math 20% - 4Surprise Lake Middle SchoolFife School District · 3.1 mi away242nd of 381
ELA 41% · Math 28% - 4Kilo Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 3.2 mi away258th of 381
ELA 39% · Math 28% - 6Meeker Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 3.8 mi away176th of 381
ELA 50% · Math 35% - 6Edgemont Jr HighPuyallup School District · 4.2 mi away159th of 381
ELA 51% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Federal Way Public Academy in?
Federal Way Public Academy is part of the Federal Way School District district in Federal Way, Washington.
Is Federal Way Public Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Federal Way Public Academy 21st of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 94% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Federal Way Public Academy?
White 42%, Asian 20%, Two or more races 15%, Hispanic 14% (303 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Federal Way Public Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98003 is $567K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.