Best 98445 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,597 students in 98445, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98445, WA are Spanaway Middle School and Morris Ford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98445 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98445, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98445, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spanaway Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15701 B Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Morris Ford Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 104th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3605
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98445, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98445, WA include Spanaway Middle School and Morris Ford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98445?
2 public middle schools are located in 98445.
What is the racial composition of students in 98445?
98445 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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