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Perry G Keithley Middle School vs. Morris Ford Middle School

Should you attend Perry G Keithley Middle School or Morris Ford Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Perry G Keithley Middle School
12324 12th Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Morris Ford Middle School
1602 104th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Perry G Keithley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Morris Ford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 771 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 12% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 820 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 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
771 students
820 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Perry G Keithley Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Morris Ford Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Perry G Keithley Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Morris Ford Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Perry G Keithley Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Morris Ford Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Perry G Keithley Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Franklin Pierce School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Morris Ford Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Franklin Pierce School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2001 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1721 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Perry G Keithley Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Morris Ford Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
23%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perry G Keithley Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morris Ford Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
38%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perry G Keithley Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morris Ford Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
28%
(Bottom 50% in WA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Perry G Keithley Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Morris Ford Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
255
262
Grade 7 Students
253
290
Grade 8 Students
263
268

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Perry G Keithley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Morris Ford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Perry G Keithley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Morris Ford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Perry G Keithley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Morris Ford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Perry G Keithley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Morris Ford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
23%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Perry G Keithley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Morris Ford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Perry G Keithley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Morris Ford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
18%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Perry G Keithley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Morris Ford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.79
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Perry G Keithley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Morris Ford Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Perry G Keithley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Morris Ford Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Perry G Keithley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Morris Ford Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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