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Best Middle Schools in Tacoma, Washington
Compare 17 middle schools in Tacoma. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
17
Middle Schools
Public & Charter Schools
42,837
Total Students
Across Tacoma
18.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
17 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score41%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)3 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)13 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 831 students at Morris Ford Middle School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
About Middle Schools in Tacoma
Tacoma, Washington offers 17 middle schools providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school. These schools focus on bridging foundational learning with advanced academic preparation.
Mason Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3901 N 28Th St, Tacoma, WA 98407
4.4
Rating
Students
639
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Bryant Montessori Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
717 S. Grant Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
3.4
Rating
Students
135
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Meeker Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4402 Nassau Ave Ne, Tacoma, WA 98422
3.4
Rating
Students
567
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Wainwright Intermediate School
publicmiddleGrade 4-8
130 Alameda Ave, Tacoma, WA 98466
3.1
Rating
Students
368
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Spanaway Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
15701 B Street East, Tacoma, WA 98445
3
Rating
Students
766
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Truman Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5801 N 35Th St, Tacoma, WA 98407
3
Rating
Students
438
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hilltop Heritage Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
602 N Sprague Ave, Tacoma, WA 98403
2.8
Rating
Students
447
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Morris Ford Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1602 104Th Street East, Tacoma, WA 98445
2.2
Rating
Students
831
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Gray Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
6229 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98409
2
Rating
Students
510
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Baker Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
8001 So J Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
2
Rating
Students
687
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Stewart Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5010 S Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408
2
Rating
Students
650
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hunt Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
6501 S 10Th St., Tacoma, WA 98465
1.9
Rating
Students
519
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4902 S Alaska St, Tacoma, WA 98408
1.8
Rating
Students
449
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Waller Road Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
6312 Waller Rd E, Tacoma, WA 98443
1.7
Rating
Students
306
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Perry G Keithley Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
12324 12Th Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444
1.7
Rating
Students
804
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
N/A
First Creek Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1801 E. 56Th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
1.6
Rating
Students
584
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Tacoma Online Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
6501 N.23Rd St., Tacoma, WA 98406
0
Rating
Students
170
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
How many middle schools are in Tacoma, Washington?
There are several middle schools in Tacoma, providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school with comprehensive academic programs.
What is the best middle school in Tacoma?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated middle schools in Tacoma include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all middle schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Tacoma?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Tacoma is 18.2:1.