For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,698 students in 98408, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98408, WA are Stewart Middle School, 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 98408 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98408, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98408, WA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stewart Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5010 S Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-2200
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8001 So J Street
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-5000
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4902 S Alaska St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-5811
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-5811
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
98408, Washington ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Park Avenue Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
6701 South Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-2600
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-2600
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98408, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98408, WA include Stewart Middle School, Baker Middle School and Angelo Giaudrone Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98408?
3 public middle schools are located in 98408.
What is the racial composition of students in 98408?
98408 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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