For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 873 students in 98444, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98444, WA are Gates Secondary School and Perry G Keithley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98444 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98444, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98444, WA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gates Secondary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
813 132nd Street S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4005
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4005
Grades: 8-12
| 86 students
Rank: #22.
Perry G Keithley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12324 12th Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4307
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4307
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
98444, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gates Open Doors Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
813 132nd St. S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4000
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
New Pathways Storefront School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
11110 Pacific Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-0211
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-0211
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98444, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98444, WA include Gates Secondary School and Perry G Keithley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98444?
2 public middle schools are located in 98444.
What is the racial composition of students in 98444?
98444 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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