Below Average
#1785 of 2,228 schools in WA
Tacoma Online Middle School
Middle School · Tacoma School District · Tacoma, WA
A middle school in Tacoma, WA where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6501 N.23rd St., Tacoma, WA 98406
- Math 4% vs WA 39% (2024)
- Reading 7% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Tacoma Online Middle School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tacoma Online Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$104,761
Median home value
$594,100
Median rent
$1,677/mo
College educated
48.5%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Hunt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Mason Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| Wainwright Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 4–8 | 2.0 mi | 360 | 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.
Tacoma School District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #53 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
Tacoma Online Middle School is listed in Tacoma School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tacoma Online Middle School
Tacoma Online Middle School is a public middle school in Tacoma, WA, part of Tacoma School District, serving approximately 193 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,785 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tacoma Online Middle School
What grades does Tacoma Online Middle School serve?
Tacoma Online Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tacoma Online Middle School?
Tacoma Online Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tacoma Online Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tacoma Online Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tacoma Online Middle School rank in WA?
Tacoma Online Middle School ranks #1,785 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Tacoma Online Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tacoma Online Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Tacoma Online Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tacoma Online Middle School has 4% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Is Tacoma Online Middle School a charter school?
No, Tacoma Online Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tacoma Online Middle School a Title I school?
No, Tacoma Online Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tacoma Online Middle School?
80.8% of students at Tacoma Online 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
- 193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pierce County
- Phone
- (253) 571-1545
- Area population (ZIP 98406)
- 23,642
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 98406; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 SBA; directory SY 2023–24
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