Mcilvaigh Middle School serves 392 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
392 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
23%
9%
Hispanic
34%
26%
Black
20%
5%
White
21%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
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 Mcilvaigh Middle School?
392 students attend Mcilvaigh Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Mcilvaigh Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcilvaigh Middle School?
Mcilvaigh Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mcilvaigh Middle School offer ?
Mcilvaigh Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mcilvaigh Middle School part of?
Mcilvaigh Middle School is part of Tacoma School District.
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