For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,570 students in 98445, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98445, WA are Spanaway Middle School and Morris Ford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98445 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98445, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98445, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spanaway Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15701 B Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5400
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Morris Ford Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 104th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3605
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3605
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98445, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98445, WA include Spanaway Middle School and Morris Ford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98445?
2 public middle schools are located in 98445.
What is the racial composition of students in 98445?
98445 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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