Federal Way Public Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Federal Way, Washington 98003 · Federal Way School District
#69 of 363 middle schools in Washington
#3064 of 15,369 nationally
About Federal Way Public Academy
Federal Way Public Academy is a public middle located in Federal Way, in the Federal Way School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades 6–10. In 2025 it enrolled 309 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 69th of 363 ranked middle schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 309.
There are 28 schools in Federal Way; Federal Way Public Academy ranks 2nd of 25 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Federal Way Public Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Federal Way Public Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Panther Lake Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students · 895 m away
Enterprise Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students · 1.5 km away
Support School
Federal Way · Public other · Grades PK–12
55 students · 1.5 km away
Federal Way Running Start Home School
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 11–12
17 students · 1.5 km away
Federal Way Public School ECEAP
Federal Way · Public other · Grades PK–PK
348 students · 1.5 km away
Gateway to College
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 9–12
23 students · 1.5 km away
Todd Beamer High School
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,412 students · 1.6 km away
Illahee Middle School
Federal Way · Public middle · Grades 5–8
655 students · 1.9 km away
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students · 2.1 km away
Lakeland Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Hidden River Middle School
Snohomish · Public middle · Grades 6–8
313 students
Castle Rock Middle School
Castle Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
316 students
Zillah Middle School
Zillah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
300 students
Robert L Olds Junior High School
Connell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
322 students
Aspire Middle School
Lacey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
323 students
Elma Middle School
Elma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
324 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Federal Way Public Academy a good school?
Federal Way Public Academy has a Success Index (US) of 71.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #69 of 363 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Federal Way Public Academy rank in Washington?
Federal Way Public Academy ranks #69 of 363 middle schools in Washington and #3064 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Federal Way Public Academy?
Federal Way Public Academy had 309 students in 2025.
Is Federal Way Public Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Federal Way Public Academy is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–10. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Federal Way Public Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Federal Way Public Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.