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Best Pierce County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 68 public middle schools serving 41,056 students in Pierce County, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, WA are Narrows View Intermediate, Carbonado Historical School 19 and Drum Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Pierce County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Narrows View Intermediate
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7813 44th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Gr: 5-7 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Carbonado Historical School 19
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 O'ferrell Drive
Carbonado, WA 98323
(360) 829-0121
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Drum Intermediate
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4909 79th Avenue W
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5660
Gr: 5-7 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Kopachuck Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10414 56th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
North Tapps Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20029 12th Street E.
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 862-2776
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Sumner Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1508 Willow
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Harbor Ridge Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9010 Prentice Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3901 N 28th St
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Goodman Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3701 38th Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Lakeridge Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5909 Myers Rd E
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 891-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10921 199th Ave Ct E
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Elk Plain School Of Choice
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22015 22nd Avenue East
Longmire, WA 98397
(253) 800-7900
Gr: K-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Curtis Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3725 Grandview Drive West
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Gr: 8-9 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Kalles Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 7th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8729
Gr: 7-9 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1515.
Glacier Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
240 North C St
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Special Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
E B Walker High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5715 Milwaukee Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8781
Gr: 8-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Firwood
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Gr: 4-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
The School At Pearl Youth Residence
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
815 South Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2020.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1750 Bob's Hollow Lane
Dupont, WA 98327
(253) 583-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2121.
Ferrucci Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3213 Wildwood Pk Dr
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8756
Gr: 7-9 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9103 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Gr: 6-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2323.
Doris Stahl Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9610 168th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8881
Gr: 6-10 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2424.
Meeker Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4402 Nassau Ave Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2525.
Bryant Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
717 S. Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2626.
Glacier View Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12807 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6827
Gr: 7-9 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2727.
Edgemont Jr High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 110th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8727
Gr: 6-9 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2828.
Ballou Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9916 136th St E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8725
Gr: 7-9 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2929.
Cougar Mountain Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5108 260th St. East
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3030.
Truman Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5801 N 35th St
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3131.
Frontier Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22110 108th Avenue East
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3232.
Aylen Jr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 15th St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8723
Gr: 7-9 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3333.
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: #3434.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7319 Eustis-hunt Rd E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3535.
Re-entry Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11509 Holden Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Gr: 6-8
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, WA include Narrows View Intermediate, Carbonado Historical School 19 and Drum Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Pierce County?
71 public middle schools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Pierce County are often viewed compared to one another?

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