For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 619 students in 98424, WA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 98424, WA is Columbia Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 98424 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98424, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98424, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 54th Avenue E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
Gr: 8-9 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98424, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98424, WA include Columbia Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98424?
1 public middle schools are located in 98424.
What is the racial composition of students in 98424?
98424 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.