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Denny Yasuhara Middle School

914 E. North Foothills Dr., Spokane, WA, 99207

Ranked 231 of 250 in Washington

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Denny Yasuhara Middle School

914 E. North Foothills Dr., Spokane, WA, 99207

About Denny Yasuhara Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 14%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 14% in Math and 0% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
551
Total Students
$69398
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 52.99%
Asian 2.18%
Hispanic 15.06%
Black 5.81%
Two+ Races 16.88%
Native Am. 2%
White
52.99%
Asian
2.18%
Hispanic
15.06%
Black
5.81%
Two+ Races
16.88%
Native Am.
2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 551
51.54%
284 Female
48.46%
267 Male

Student Population

551 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Denny Yasuhara Middle School Contact Information

Address

914 E. North Foothills Dr., Spokane, WA, 99207

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Phone

(509) 824-8200

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Robotics & STEM
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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Denny Yasuhara Middle School students in the "Brainwave Buddies" club were praised in early 2026 for their unique peer-mentorship work with neurodiverse students.

The school community gathered for a major assembly where more than 700 students received inspirational sweatshirts donated by the Hifumi En Society.

The campus was recently spotlighted for its architectural excellence, winning a 2025 award for its innovative and sustainable wood-based design.

FAQ

Q1. What was the reason for the school name Denny Yasuhara?

Ans. The school pays tribute to a local teacher and civil rights leader who fought for fairness and justice in the area.

Q2. What is the "Brainwave Buddies" program at Yasuhara Middle?

Ans. This unique peer-mentorship club matches students with each other to encourage neurodiversity and make the campus friendlier and more understanding.

Q3. Is the design of Denny Yasuhara Middle School good for the earth?

Ans. The building won awards for its unique wood-based design and its commitment to being eco-friendly and energy-efficient.

Q4. How does the Hifumi En Society help the kids who go to school?

Ans. The community gives a lot of money, like school spirit clothes, to help people feel like they belong and are proud of where they live.

Q5. Are there labs that are only for career and technical education?

Ans. Students can learn about engineering, digital arts, and other technical fields in the campus's modern CTE labs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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