For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 617 students in 98259, WA.
The top ranked public middle school in 98259, WA is Lakewood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 98259 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98259, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98259, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16800 16th Dr N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4510
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4510
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
98259, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 North Bernard St
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(509) 354-7364
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(509) 354-7364
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98259, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98259, WA include Lakewood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98259?
1 public middle schools are located in 98259.
What is the racial composition of students in 98259?
98259 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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