For the 2026 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 Baker Middle School, Stewart Middle School and Angelo Giaudrone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98408 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), 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 Public Middle Schools (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 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Stewart Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5010 S Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-2200
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
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 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
98408, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Park Avenue Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
6701 South Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-2600
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-2600
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98408, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98408, WA include Baker Middle School, Stewart 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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