Serving 831 students in grades 6-8, Morris Ford 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 22% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morris Ford Middle School serves the east part of Tacoma, WA, covering an area of approximately 15.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 2.4 miles and the furthest edge located 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morris Ford Middle School's student population of 831 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
831 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Morris Ford Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Ford Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1731 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
35%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
28%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morris Ford Middle School's ranking?
Morris Ford Middle School is ranked #1731 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Morris Ford Middle School often compared to?
Morris Ford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry G Keithley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Morris Ford Middle School?
831 students attend Morris Ford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Morris Ford Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morris Ford Middle School?
Morris Ford Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morris Ford Middle School offer ?
Morris Ford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morris Ford Middle School part of?
Morris Ford Middle School is part of Franklin Pierce School District.
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