Below Average
#2030 of 2,228 schools in WA
Perry G Keithley Middle School
Middle School · Franklin Pierce School District · Tacoma, WA
A Franklin Pierce School District middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12324 12TH AVE S, Tacoma, WA 98444
- Math 11% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Perry G Keithley Middle School score 17% 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 14 points since 2018, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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
76.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Perry G Keithley Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$64,464
Median home value
$369,500
Median rent
$1,581/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98444; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–9 | 1.0 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Morris Ford Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 820 | Compare → |
| Spanaway Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 750 | Compare → |
| Baker Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 647 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Franklin Pierce School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #12 of 14
- District spending per student
- $19,065NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perry G Keithley Middle School is listed in Franklin Pierce School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perry G Keithley Middle School
Perry G Keithley Middle School is a public middle school in Tacoma, WA, part of Franklin Pierce School District, serving approximately 771 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,030 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perry G Keithley Middle School
What grades does Perry G Keithley Middle School serve?
Perry G Keithley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Perry G Keithley Middle School?
Perry G Keithley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 771 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry G Keithley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry G Keithley 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 Perry G Keithley Middle School rank in WA?
Perry G Keithley Middle School ranks #2,030 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Perry G Keithley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Perry G Keithley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Perry G Keithley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perry G Keithley Middle School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Perry G Keithley Middle School a charter school?
No, Perry G Keithley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perry G Keithley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Perry G Keithley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perry G Keithley Middle School?
76.4% of students at Perry G Keithley 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
- 771
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- Phone
- (253) 298-4307
- Area population (ZIP 98444)
- 35,660
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
Official sources & links
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 98444; 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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