Perry G Keithley Middle School

12324 12th Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
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Serving 824 students in grades 6-8, Perry G Keithley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 824 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Perry G Keithley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Perry G Keithley Middle School's student population of 824 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
824 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Perry G Keithley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry G Keithley Middle School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1911 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
23%
50%
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(18-19)
39%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
9%
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Hispanic
32%
25%
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Black
11%
5%
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White
24%
50%
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Hawaiian
8%
1%
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Two or more races
18%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.79
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Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perry G Keithley Middle School's ranking?
Perry G Keithley Middle School is ranked #1911 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Perry G Keithley Middle School often compared to?
Perry G Keithley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Ford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Perry G Keithley Middle School?
824 students attend Perry G Keithley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Perry G Keithley Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry G Keithley Middle School?
Perry G Keithley Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Perry G Keithley Middle School offer ?
Perry G Keithley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Perry G Keithley Middle School part of?
Perry G Keithley Middle School is part of Franklin Pierce School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 824 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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