For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 619 students in 98424, WA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 98424, WA is Columbia Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 98424 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98424, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98424, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 54th Avenue E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
Gr: 8-9 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98424, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98424, WA include Columbia Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98424?
1 public middle schools are located in 98424.
What is the racial composition of students in 98424?
98424 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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