North Tapps Middle School
Lake Tapps, WA · Dieringer School District · Grades 6-8
41st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 89%▼ Declining
North Tapps Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks North Tapps Middle School 41st of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 89% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 94th in 2019 to 89th in 2025 — declining.
North Tapps Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 517 students tested
North Tapps Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 509 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.1% | 65.8% | ▼ 13.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 10.8% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 9.6% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.6% | 9.4% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 3.3% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near North Tapps Middle School
Typical home value $683K in zip 98391 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near North Tapps Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Mt Baker Middle SchoolAuburn School District · 3.3 mi away224th of 381
ELA 44% · Math 30% - 9Lakeridge Middle SchoolSumner-Bonney Lake School District · 3.4 mi away44th of 381
ELA 75% · Math 54% - 3Olympic Middle SchoolAuburn School District · 3.9 mi away304th of 381
ELA 36% · Math 18% - 9Sumner Middle SchoolSumner-Bonney Lake School District · 5.1 mi away46th of 381
ELA 69% · Math 59% - 3Rainier Middle SchoolAuburn School District · 5.6 mi away288th of 381
ELA 34% · Math 24% - 6Edgemont Jr HighPuyallup School District · 5.8 mi away159th of 381
ELA 51% · Math 38% - 3Cascade Middle SchoolAuburn School District · 6.1 mi away302nd of 381
ELA 34% · Math 20% - 2Sequoyah Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 6.3 mi away342nd of 381
ELA 28% · Math 16%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is North Tapps Middle School in?
North Tapps Middle School is part of the Dieringer School District district in Lake Tapps, Washington.
Is North Tapps Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Tapps Middle School 41st of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 89% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of North Tapps Middle School?
White 66%, Hispanic 11%, Asian 10%, Two or more races 9% (509 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North Tapps Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98391 is $683K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.