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#2202 of 2,228 schools in WA
Hudtloff Middle School
Middle School · Clover Park School District · Lakewood, WA
A Clover Park School District middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8102 Phillips Road SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
- Math 13% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hudtloff Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 27 points since 2018, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hudtloff Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakewood), 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
$88,382
Median home value
$458,200
Median rent
$1,604/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98498; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirwoodEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 4–12 | 0.9 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Charles Wright AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Lochburn Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 467 | 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.
Clover Park School District
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #25 of 25
- District spending per student
- $19,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hudtloff Middle School is listed in Clover Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hudtloff Middle School
Hudtloff Middle School is a public middle school in Lakewood, WA, part of Clover Park School District, serving approximately 586 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,202 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hudtloff Middle School
What grades does Hudtloff Middle School serve?
Hudtloff Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hudtloff Middle School?
Hudtloff Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudtloff Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudtloff Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hudtloff Middle School rank in WA?
Hudtloff Middle School ranks #2,202 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Hudtloff Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hudtloff Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Hudtloff Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hudtloff Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hudtloff Middle School a charter school?
No, Hudtloff Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hudtloff Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hudtloff Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hudtloff Middle School?
76.3% of students at Hudtloff 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
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.3%
- Phone
- (253) 583-5400
- Area population (ZIP 98498)
- 28,940
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 98498; 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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