Gault Middle School serves 341 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
15%
9%
Hispanic
34%
26%
Black
21%
5%
White
26%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gault Middle School?
341 students attend Gault Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Gault Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gault Middle School?
Gault Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gault Middle School offer ?
Gault Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gault Middle School part of?
Gault Middle School is part of Tacoma School District.
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