For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 869 students in 98444, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98444, WA are Gates Secondary School and Perry G Keithley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98444 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98444, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98444, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gates Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
813 132nd Street S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4005
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4005
Gr: 8-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Perry G Keithley Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12324 12th Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4307
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4307
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
98444, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gates Open Doors Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
813 132nd St. S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4000
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4000
Gr: 9-12
New Pathways Storefront School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
11110 Pacific Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-0211
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-0211
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98444, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98444, WA include Gates Secondary School and Perry G Keithley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98444?
2 public middle schools are located in 98444.
What is the racial composition of students in 98444?
98444 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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