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Best Pierce County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 71 public middle schools serving 41,056 students in Pierce County, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, WA are Narrows View Intermediate, Carbonado Historical School 19 and Drum Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Pierce County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Narrows View Intermediate
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7813 44th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Gr: 5-7 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Carbonado Historical School 19
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
427 4th St
Carbonado, WA 98323
(360) 829-0121
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Drum Intermediate
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4909 79th Avenue W
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5660
Gr: 5-7 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Kopachuck Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10414 56th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
North Tapps Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20029 12th Street E.
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 862-2776
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Sumner Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1508 Willow
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Harbor Ridge Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9010 Prentice Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3901 N 28th St
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Goodman Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3701 38th Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Lakeridge Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5909 Myers Rd E
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 891-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10921 199th Ave Ct E
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Elk Plain School Of Choice
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22015 22nd Avenue East
Longmire, WA 98397
(253) 800-7900
Gr: K-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Curtis Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3725 Grandview Drive West
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Gr: 8-9 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Kalles Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 7th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8729
Gr: 7-9 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Glacier Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
240 North C St
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Gr: 6-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Special Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
E B Walker High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5715 Milwaukee Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8781
Gr: 8-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Firwood
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Gr: 4-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
The School At Pearl Youth Residence
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
815 South Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2020.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1750 Bob's Hollow Ln
Dupont, WA 98327
(253) 583-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2121.
Ferrucci Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3213 Wildwood Pk Dr
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8756
Gr: 7-9 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2222.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9103 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Gr: 6-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2323.
Doris Stahl Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9610 168th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8881
Gr: 6-10 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2424.
Meeker Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4402 Nassau Ave Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2525.
Bryant Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
717 S. Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2626.
Glacier View Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12807 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6827
Gr: 7-9 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2727.
Edgemont Jr High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 110th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8727
Gr: 6-9 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2828.
Ballou Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9916 136th St E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8725
Gr: 7-9 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2929.
Cougar Mountain Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5108 260th St. East
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3030.
Truman Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5801 N 35th St
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3131.
Frontier Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22110 108th Avenue East
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3232.
Gates Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
813 132nd Street S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4005
Gr: 8-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3333.
Aylen Jr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 15th St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8723
Gr: 7-9 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3434.
Spanaway Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15701 B Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3535.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7319 Eustis-hunt Rd E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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[+] Show Closed 51±¬ÁÏs in Pierce County, WA

Pierce County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethel Elementary Learning Academy (Closed 2014)
10026 204th St East
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 683-6000
Gr: K-6 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Bethel Online Academy (Closed 2014)
516 176th St East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6092
Gr: 7-12
Birth To Three (Closed 2018)
303 159th Street E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Gr: PK
Centro Latino High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Gr: 9-10 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Chs Drop-out Reengagement Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
8425 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Gr: 9-12
Clarkmoor Elementary School (Closed 2015)
South Divison And Liggett
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5220
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Collins Alternative Programs (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
27515 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Gr: 4-12
Curtis Bridge Program High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8805 40th St W. Suite A
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5649
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Day Reporting School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
5501 6th Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Destiny Middle School (Closed 2020)
1301 E. 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 722-5883
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Eatonville Developmenal Pre-school (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
213 Rainier Ave N
Eatonville, WA 98328
(360) 879-1812
Gr: PK
Eceap W (Closed 2018)
303 159th Street E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Gr: PK
Endeavour Intermediate (Closed 2023)
1304 17th Avenue
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1400
Gr: 2-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Futures Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
510 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 583-7100
Gr: 11-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Gates Open Doors Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
813 132nd St. S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4000
Gr: 9-12
Gault Middle School (Closed 2010)
1115 E Division Ln
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-1405
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Goodwill Ged High School (Closed 2016)
714 S 27th St
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3273
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Greenwood Elementary School (Closed 2015)
North Division And Idaho Ave
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Harriet Taylor Elementary School (Closed 2011)
510 Chambers
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 588-5052
Gr: K-4
Headstart Ep Elementary School (Closed 2023)
22015 22nd Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Headstart Ev Elementary School (Closed 2009)
1311 172nd St E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Heartwood Elementary School (Closed 2005)
4010 Woodbrook Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 589-7765
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Henderson Bay Hall Program (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
14015 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 858-5560
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hilltop Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2110 110th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8735
Gr: PK-6
Home Based (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98401
(253) 571-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students Minority enrollment: 13%
I-school High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
12171 Pacific Ave
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 537-0211
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Insight School (Closed 2023)
2601 S 35th St Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(866) 800-0017
Gr: 9-12
Instructional Support Team High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
516 E 176th Street
Spanaway, WA 98387
(206) 536-7272
Gr: PK | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Lake City Elementary School (Closed 2007)
8800 121st Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Lakewood Career Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5214 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5390
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Learning Opportunity Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5802 20th St East
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1135
Gr: 10-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Mann Middle School (Closed 2023)
11509 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Gr: 6-8
Mcilvaigh Middle School (Closed 2010)
1801 E 56th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2080
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Mckinley Elementary School (Closed 2013)
3702 East Mckinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4340
Gr: PK-5
Metro Parks Program High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-1387
Gr: 9-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 33%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, WA include Narrows View Intermediate, Carbonado Historical School 19 and Drum Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Pierce County?
71 public middle schools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Pierce County are often viewed compared to one another?

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