How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Perry G Keithley Middle School | Spanaway Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tacoma, WA | Tacoma, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 804 | 766 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.1% | 55.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Perry G Keithley Middle School | Spanaway Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,065 | $15,370 |
| District | Franklin Pierce School District | Bethel School District 403 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Perry G Keithley Middle School | Spanaway Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.3% | 26.9% |
| African American | 11.4% | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.1% | 32.4% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| Multiracial | 15.7% | 17.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Perry G Keithley Middle School | Spanaway Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 417:1 | 235:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 130 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.