For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,996 students in 98466, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98466, WA are Narrows View Intermediate, Curtis Junior High School and Wainwright Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98466 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98466, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98466, WA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Narrows View Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7813 44th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Grades: 5-7
| 712 students
Rank: #22.
Curtis Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3725 Grandview Drive West
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Grades: 8-9
| 911 students
Rank: #33.
Wainwright Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Alameda Ave
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-2100
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-2100
Grades: 4-8
| 373 students
98466, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chs Drop-out Reengagement Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
8425 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Curtis Bridge Program High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8805 40th St W. Suite A
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5649
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5649
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
University Place Special Education (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
3717 Grandview Drive W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98466, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98466, WA include Narrows View Intermediate, Curtis Junior High School and Wainwright Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98466?
3 public middle schools are located in 98466.
What is the racial composition of students in 98466?
98466 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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