For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,406 students in the neighborhood of North End, Tacoma, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in North End are Mason Middle School and Hilltop Heritage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North End, Tacoma, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of North End, Tacoma, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3901 N 28th St
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-7000
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Hilltop Heritage Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 N Sprague Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 571-7700
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 571-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North End, Tacoma, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North End, Tacoma, WA include Mason Middle School and Hilltop Heritage Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North End, Tacoma?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North End, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North End, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of North End, Tacoma public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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