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Morris Ford Middle School

1602 104th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 882 students in grades 6-8, Morris Ford Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 882 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Morris Ford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Morris Ford Middle School's student population of 882 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
882 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Morris Ford Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Ford Middle School is 0.77, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1721 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morris Ford Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morris Ford Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Morris Ford Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Morris Ford Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
34%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Morris Ford Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
5%
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White
29%
49%
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Hawaiian
5%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Morris Ford Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
15%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Morris Ford Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Morris Ford Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Morris Ford Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morris Ford Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Morris Ford Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morris Ford Middle School's ranking?
Morris Ford Middle School is ranked #1721 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Morris Ford Middle School often compared to?
Morris Ford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry G Keithley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Morris Ford Middle School?
882 students attend Morris Ford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Morris Ford Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris Ford Middle School?
Morris Ford Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Morris Ford Middle School offer ?
Morris Ford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Morris Ford Middle School part of?
Morris Ford Middle School is part of Franklin Pierce School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 882 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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