Hilltop Heritage Middle School

602 N Sprague Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 551 students in grades 6-8, Hilltop Heritage 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 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hilltop Heritage Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Hilltop Heritage Middle School's student population of 551 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
551 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Hilltop Heritage 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 Hilltop Heritage Middle School is 0.74, 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)
#1724 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
33%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hilltop Heritage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
44%
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
2%
9%
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Hispanic
15%
25%
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Black
18%
5%
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White
43%
50%
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Hawaiian
4%
1%
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Two or more races
17%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
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Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hilltop Heritage Middle School's ranking?
Hilltop Heritage Middle School is ranked #1724 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Hilltop Heritage Middle School often compared to?
Hilltop Heritage Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mason Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Hilltop Heritage Middle School?
551 students attend Hilltop Heritage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hilltop Heritage Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilltop Heritage Middle School?
Hilltop Heritage Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hilltop Heritage Middle School offer ?
Hilltop Heritage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hilltop Heritage Middle School part of?
Hilltop Heritage Middle School is part of Tacoma School District.

School Reviews

5   7/16/2014
Jason Lee is a pretty good school I was there from 6 to 7 grade all my sister's and brothers went To Jason Lee then it was my turn but then I Moved to a different state.but it was the most Coolest.School ever.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - songo
5   7/3/2013
I love this school I'm in 8th grade now and this is the best school i have ever been to!!!!! I hate the fact that i have to leave it next year.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - alysi
5   10/17/2011
I went Jason Lee Jr. High from 1974 - 1977. It was a pretty amazing school back then. I am looking for the school year books from those years. This was the best school ever. The staff were amazing. If you let them they will be a great help to you. It took me a year and a half to figure that out. Those teachers never gave up on me. If it wasn't for them I don't know where I would have ended up. The princepals were also amazing. At that time there was George Miller and Marvin Shane. I probably put some gray hairs on those amazing men. They also never gave up on me. Once a Bobcat always a Bobcat.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - annah

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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