Best West End Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,437 students in the neighborhood of West End, Tacoma, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in West End are Truman Middle School, Hunt Middle School and Stewart Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West 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 64% 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 the neighborhood of West End, Tacoma, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Hunt Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6501 S 10th St.
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 571-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Stewart Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5010 S Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
5501 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West End, Tacoma, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West End, Tacoma, WA include Truman Middle School, Hunt Middle School and Stewart Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Tacoma?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West End, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of West End, Tacoma public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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