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Best Tacoma Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public middle schools serving 10,830 students in Tacoma, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tacoma, WA are Narrows View Intermediate, Mason Middle School and Curtis Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tacoma, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Tacoma have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Tacoma, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Narrows View Intermediate
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7813 44th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Gr: 5-7 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3901 N 28th St
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Curtis Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3725 Grandview Drive West
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Gr: 8-9 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Special Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
The School At Pearl Youth Residence
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
815 South Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Meeker Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4402 Nassau Ave Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Bryant Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
717 S. Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Truman Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5801 N 35th St
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Spanaway Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15701 B Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Columbia Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 54th Avenue E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
Gr: 8-9 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Hilltop Heritage Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
602 N Sprague Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 571-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Hunt Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6501 S 10th St.
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 571-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Wainwright Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Alameda Ave
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-2100
Gr: 4-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
Morris Ford Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 104th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3605
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8001 So J Street
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
Stewart Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5010 S Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1717.
Gray Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6229 S Tyler St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1818.
First Creek Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E. 56th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1919.
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4902 S Alaska St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-5811
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2020.
Perry G Keithley Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12324 12th Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4307
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center
5501 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Tacoma Online Middle School
6501 N.23rd St.
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-1545
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tacoma, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tacoma, WA include Narrows View Intermediate, Mason Middle School and Curtis Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tacoma?
22 public middle schools are located in Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in Tacoma?
Tacoma public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tacoma are often viewed compared to one another?

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