Lakota Middle School
Federal Way, WA · Federal Way School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
261st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 31%· Stable
1415 SW 314TH ST, Federal Way, WA 98023
(253)945-4800NCES ID 530282000442Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 604 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 618 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19.1% | 35.0% | ▲ 15.9 pts | |
| White | 44.2% | 22.0% | ▼ 22.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.3% | 15.2% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Black | 12.3% | 14.1% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 11.1% | 7.9% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.5% | 4.5% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $619K in zip 98023 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 Lakota Middle School
- #301Sacajawea Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 2 mi away301st of 381
ELA 35% ▼6 · Math 20% ▼5Compare - #21Federal Way Public AcademyFederal Way School District · 2.5 mi away21st of 381
ELA 82% ▲41 · Math 68% ▲43Compare - #176Meeker Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.8 mi away176th of 381
ELA 50% ▲9 · Math 35% ▲10Compare - #331Illahee Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 3 mi away331st of 381
ELA 31% ▼10 · Math 15% ▼10Compare - #258Kilo Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 3.6 mi away258th of 381
ELA 39% ▼2 · Math 28% ▲3Compare - #342Sequoyah Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 4.2 mi away342nd of 381
ELA 28% ▼13 · Math 16% ▼9Compare - #359Evergreen Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 4.4 mi away359th of 381
ELA 22% ▼19 · Math 14% ▼11Compare - #242Surprise Lake Middle SchoolFife School District · 5.4 mi away242nd of 381
ELA 41% = · Math 28% ▲3Compare
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.