For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 623 students in 99224, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 99224, WA are Westwood Middle School and Alternative Tamarack School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 99224 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 99224, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99224, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6120 South Abbott Road
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 559-4410
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 559-4410
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
Alternative Tamarack School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
W 2901 Ft George Wright
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 354-8100
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 354-8100
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
99224, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2917 W. Fort George Wright Dri
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 279-6000
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 279-6000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 99224, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 99224, WA include Westwood Middle School and Alternative Tamarack School.
How many public middle schools are located in 99224?
2 public middle schools are located in 99224.
What is the racial composition of students in 99224?
99224 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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