North Tapps Middle School
Lake Tapps, WA · Dieringer School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
41st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 89%▼ Declining
20029 12th Street E., Lake Tapps, WA 98391
(253)862-2776NCES ID 530213000694Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 517 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 509 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1992, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.5% | 65.8% | ▼ 21.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 10.8% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 9.6% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 9.4% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 3.3% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1992. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $683K in zip 98391 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than North Tapps Middle School
- #224Mt Baker Middle SchoolAuburn School District · 3.3 mi away224th of 381
ELA 44% ▼30 · Math 30% ▼29Compare - #44Lakeridge Middle SchoolSumner-Bonney Lake School District · 3.4 mi away44th of 381
ELA 75% ▲1 · Math 54% ▼5Compare - #304Olympic Middle SchoolAuburn School District · 3.9 mi away304th of 381
ELA 36% ▼38 · Math 18% ▼41Compare - #46Sumner Middle SchoolSumner-Bonney Lake School District · 5.1 mi away46th of 381
ELA 69% ▼5 · Math 59% =Compare - #288Rainier Middle SchoolAuburn School District · 5.6 mi away288th of 381
ELA 34% ▼40 · Math 24% ▼35Compare - #159Edgemont Jr HighPuyallup School District · 5.8 mi away159th of 381
ELA 51% ▼23 · Math 38% ▼21Compare - #302Cascade Middle SchoolAuburn School District · 6.1 mi away302nd of 381
ELA 34% ▼40 · Math 20% ▼39Compare - #342Sequoyah Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 6.3 mi away342nd of 381
ELA 28% ▼46 · Math 16% ▼43Compare
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.