Serving 520 students in grades 6-8, North Tapps Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
North Tapps Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Tapps Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend North Tapps Middle School?
520 students attend North Tapps Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of North Tapps Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Tapps Middle School?
North Tapps Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Tapps Middle School offer ?
North Tapps Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Tapps Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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