For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,210 students in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in South End are Baker Middle School and Angelo Giaudrone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8001 So J Street
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-5000
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4902 S Alaska St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-5811
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-5811
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA include Baker Middle School and Angelo Giaudrone Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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