Angelo Giaudrone Middle School

4902 S Alaska St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 436 students in grades 6-8, Angelo Giaudrone Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Angelo Giaudrone Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Angelo Giaudrone Middle School's student population of 436 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
436 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Angelo Giaudrone Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Angelo Giaudrone Middle School is 0.82, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#2020 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Angelo Giaudrone Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Angelo Giaudrone Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
9%
9%
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Hispanic
25%
26%
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Black
17%
5%
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White
22%
49%
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Hawaiian
6%
1%
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Two or more races
20%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.82
This chart displays the diversity score of Angelo Giaudrone Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Angelo Giaudrone Middle School's ranking?
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School is ranked #2020 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Angelo Giaudrone Middle School often compared to?
Angelo Giaudrone Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stewart Middle School, First Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Angelo Giaudrone Middle School?
436 students attend Angelo Giaudrone Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Angelo Giaudrone Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Angelo Giaudrone Middle School?
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Angelo Giaudrone Middle School offer ?
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Angelo Giaudrone Middle School part of?
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Angelo Giaudrone Middle School located?
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School is located in the South End neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in South End.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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