Serving 689 students in grades 6-8, Mason Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mason Middle School's student population of 689 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mason Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mason Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#464 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)57%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)74%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
4%
5%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mason Middle School's ranking?
Mason Middle School is ranked #464 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mason Middle School often compared to?
Mason Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilltop Heritage Middle School, Truman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Mason Middle School?
689 students attend Mason Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mason Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mason Middle School?
Mason Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mason Middle School offer ?
Mason Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mason Middle School part of?
Mason Middle School is part of Tacoma School District.
School Reviews
1 3/24/2020
This School is disgusting. I received a phone call because my daughter went to school with shoes that had hearts on it. I told the receptionist to send my daughter home, as I have seen girls walk around the school in high heels, but my daughter can't wear sneakers with hearts. The receptionist then decided to LIE TO MY DAUGHTER and tell him I said to walk home and change and walk back to school. Needless to say my daughter does not go here anymore, you can't trust the staff to be honest even on small issues let alone anything else.
5 9/8/2009
We found the academics wonderful. They had music, art, and sports during and after school! This school was and is amazing!
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