Salk Middle School
Spokane, WA · Spokane School District · Grades 6-8
257th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 33%▼ Declining
Salk Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Salk Middle School 257th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 33% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 33th in 2025 — declining.
Salk Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 621 students tested
Salk Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 612 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.7% | 66.7% | ▼ 9.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.1% | 13.7% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 11.9% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 3.3% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Salk Middle School
Typical home value $466K in zip 99208 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Salk Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Glover Middle SchoolSpokane School District · 1.3 mi away303rd of 381
ELA 33% · Math 21% - 6Pauline Flett Middle SchoolSpokane School District · 1.8 mi away188th of 381
ELA 46% · Math 35% - 2Garry Middle SchoolSpokane School District · 2.4 mi away313th of 381
ELA 31% · Math 21% - 8Highland Middle SchoolMead School District · 2.4 mi away80th of 381
ELA 62% · Math 51% - 1Denny Yasuhara Middle SchoolSpokane School District · 3.6 mi away357th of 381
ELA 25% · Math 12% - 1Shaw Middle SchoolSpokane School District · 3.9 mi away355th of 381
ELA 22% · Math 15% - 8Northwood Middle SchoolMead School District · 5.1 mi away114th of 381
ELA 59% · Math 42% - 9Sacajawea Middle SchoolSpokane School District · 6.6 mi away55th of 381
ELA 66% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Salk Middle School in?
Salk Middle School is part of the Spokane School District district in Spokane, Washington.
Is Salk Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Salk Middle School 257th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Salk Middle School?
White 67%, Two or more races 14%, Hispanic 12%, Black 3% (612 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Salk Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99208 is $466K 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.