Lakota Middle School
Federal Way, WA · Federal Way School District · Grades 6-8
261st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 31%· Stable
Lakota Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lakota Middle School 261st of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 31% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 34th in 2019 to 32th in 2025.
Lakota Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 604 students tested
Lakota Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 618 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18.9% | 35.0% | ▲ 16.1 pts | |
| White | 37.8% | 22.0% | ▼ 15.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 14.4% | 15.2% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 12.1% | 14.1% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 10.2% | 7.9% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 5.9% | 4.5% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Lakota Middle School
Typical home value $619K in zip 98023 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Lakota Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Sacajawea Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 2 mi away301st of 381
ELA 35% · Math 20% - 10Federal Way Public AcademyFederal Way School District · 2.5 mi away21st of 381
ELA 82% · Math 68% - 6Meeker Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.8 mi away176th of 381
ELA 50% · Math 35% - 2Illahee Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 3 mi away331st of 381
ELA 31% · Math 15% - 4Kilo Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 3.6 mi away258th of 381
ELA 39% · Math 28% - 2Sequoyah Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 4.2 mi away342nd of 381
ELA 28% · Math 16% - 1Evergreen Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 4.4 mi away359th of 381
ELA 22% · Math 14% - 4Surprise Lake Middle SchoolFife School District · 5.4 mi away242nd of 381
ELA 41% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lakota Middle School in?
Lakota Middle School is part of the Federal Way School District district in Federal Way, Washington.
Is Lakota Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lakota Middle School 261st of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lakota Middle School?
Hispanic 35%, White 22%, Two or more races 15%, Black 14% (618 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lakota Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98023 is $619K 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.