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#1352 of 2,228 schools in WA
Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Middle School · Tacoma School District · Tacoma, WA
A Tacoma School District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
602 N Sprague Ave, Tacoma, WA 98403
- Math 21% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hilltop Heritage Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hilltop Heritage Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,715/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tacoma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,179
Median home value
$737,100
Median rent
$1,414/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
40%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Montessori Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Tacoma Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–10 | 0.8 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Annie Wright SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 619 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tacoma School District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #35 of 62
- District spending per student
- $19,679NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hilltop Heritage Middle School is listed in Tacoma School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Hilltop Heritage Middle School is a public middle school in Tacoma, WA, part of Tacoma School District, serving approximately 479 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,352 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hilltop Heritage Middle School
What grades does Hilltop Heritage Middle School serve?
Hilltop Heritage Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hilltop Heritage Middle School?
Hilltop Heritage Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Heritage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Heritage Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hilltop Heritage Middle School rank in WA?
Hilltop Heritage Middle School ranks #1,352 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Hilltop Heritage Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hilltop Heritage Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hilltop Heritage Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hilltop Heritage Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hilltop Heritage Middle School a charter school?
No, Hilltop Heritage Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hilltop Heritage Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hilltop Heritage Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hilltop Heritage Middle School?
64.5% of students at Hilltop Heritage Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.5%
- Phone
- (253) 571-7700
- Area population (ZIP 98403)
- 8,586
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98403; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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