Mcilvaigh Middle School (Closed 2010)
- Mcilvaigh Middle School served 392 students in grades 6-8.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 392 students |
 | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 23% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 23% |
| Black | 20% | 4% |
| White | 21% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.75 | n/a |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tacoma School District | |
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mcilvaigh Middle School is Industrial Design Engineering And Art (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is First Creek Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is First Creek Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tacoma First Creek Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 791 students
0.2 miles
1801 E. 56th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253)571-2700 0.2 6-8 791 - Tacoma Lister Grades: PK-5 | 422 students
0.6 miles
2106 E 44th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253)571-2900 0.6 PK-5 422 - Tacoma Boze Grades: PK-5 | 390 students
0.9 miles
1140 E 65th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253)571-4688 0.9 PK-5 390 - Tacoma Blix Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 523 students
1.0 miles
1302 E 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253)571-7400 1.0 PK-5 523
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