Federal Way Public Academy
Federal Way, WA · Federal Way School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-10 · Suburb, large
21st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 94%· Stable
34620 9TH AV S, Federal Way, WA 98003
(253)945-3270NCES ID 530282002719Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 248 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 303 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1999, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.4% | 41.6% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Asian | 28.3% | 20.1% | ▼ 8.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.5% | 14.9% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.5% | 13.5% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Black | 5.3% | 8.9% | ▲ 3.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1999. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $567K in zip 98003 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Federal Way Public Academy
- #331Illahee Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.2 mi away331st of 381
ELA 31% ▼51 · Math 15% ▼53Compare - #342Sequoyah Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.8 mi away342nd of 381
ELA 28% ▼54 · Math 16% ▼52Compare - #261Lakota Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.5 mi away261st of 381
ELA 41% ▼41 · Math 25% ▼43Compare - #301Sacajawea Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 3 mi away301st of 381
ELA 35% ▼47 · Math 20% ▼48Compare - #242Surprise Lake Middle SchoolFife School District · 3.1 mi away242nd of 381
ELA 41% ▼41 · Math 28% ▼40Compare - #258Kilo Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 3.2 mi away258th of 381
ELA 39% ▼43 · Math 28% ▼40Compare - #176Meeker Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 3.8 mi away176th of 381
ELA 50% ▼32 · Math 35% ▼33Compare - #159Edgemont Jr HighPuyallup School District · 4.2 mi away159th of 381
ELA 51% ▼31 · Math 38% ▼30Compare
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.