For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 479 students in 98403, WA.
The top ranked public middle school in 98403, WA is Hilltop Heritage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 98403 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98403, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98403, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilltop Heritage Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
602 N Sprague Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 571-7700
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 571-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98403, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98403, WA include Hilltop Heritage Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98403?
1 public middle schools are located in 98403.
What is the racial composition of students in 98403?
98403 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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