Serving 586 students in grades 6-8, Meeker Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Meeker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Meeker Middle School's student population of 586 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
Meeker Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meeker Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
40%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
18%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Meeker Middle School is ranked #1055 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Meeker Middle School often compared to?
Meeker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mason Middle School, Hilltop Heritage Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Meeker Middle School?
586 students attend Meeker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Meeker Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meeker Middle School?
Meeker Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Meeker Middle School offer ?
Meeker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Meeker Middle School part of?
Meeker Middle School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Meeker Middle School located?
Meeker Middle School is located in the Northeast Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Northeast Tacoma.
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