For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 6,771 students in 98409, WA.
The top ranked public middle school in 98409, WA is Gray Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98409 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98409, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98409, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Virtual Academies
Alternative School
2601 S 35th Street Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 591-6888
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 591-6888
Gr: K-12 | 6,245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1
98409, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Centro Latino High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Gr: 9-10 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Oakland Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Oakland Altr. High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3319 S Adams
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Trans Prog @ Oakland High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-2645
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-2645
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Urban League Tlc High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
Wava High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2601 S 35th Street Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 964-1068
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 964-1068
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98409, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98409, WA include Gray Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98409?
2 public middle schools are located in 98409.
What is the racial composition of students in 98409?
98409 public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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