For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 635 students in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
The top-ranked public middle school in South Tacoma is Gray Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gray Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6229 S Tyler St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5200
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA include Gray Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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