For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 602 students in 98424, WA.
The top ranked public middle school in 98424, WA is Columbia Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 98424 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98424, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98424, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 54th Avenue E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
Grades: 8-9
| 602 students
98424, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Opportunity Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5802 20th St East
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1135
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1135
Grades: 10-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98424, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98424, WA include Columbia Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98424?
1 public middle schools are located in 98424.
What is the racial composition of students in 98424?
98424 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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