Serving 804 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 11% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 76% 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: 804 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Perry G Keithley Middle School serves the west part of Tacoma, WA, covering an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perry G Keithley Middle School's student population of 804 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
804 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Motto
The PGK Community is committed to individual excellence through collective action, communication, and celebration.
School Rankings
Perry G Keithley 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 Perry G Keithley Middle School is 0.79, 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
#2011 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
10%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2011 out of 2,088 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Perry G Keithley Middle School?
804 students attend Perry G Keithley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Perry G Keithley Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 5% 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 17:1.
What grades does Perry G Keithley Middle School offer ?
Perry G Keithley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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