Thomas Middle School
Lakewood, WA · Clover Park School District · Grades 6-8
263rd of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 31%▼ Declining
Thomas Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Middle School 263rd of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 31% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 31th in 2025 — declining.
Thomas Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 904 students tested
Thomas Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 980 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.1% | 33.5% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 28.8% | 25.1% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Black | 13.4% | 15.1% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.0% | 15.1% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.7% | 6.1% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 3.6% | 4.2% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Thomas Middle School
Typical home value $549K in zip 98498 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Thomas Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Re-Entry Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 0 mi away
- 1Hudtloff Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 2.4 mi away363rd of 381
ELA 22% · Math 12% - 1Lochburn Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 3.1 mi away377th of 381
ELA 14% · Math 8% - 9Drum IntermediateUniversity Place School District · 4.2 mi away45th of 381
ELA 70% · Math 59% - 10Narrows View IntermediateUniversity Place School District · 4.6 mi away24th of 381
ELA 76% · Math 68% - 1Gray Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 4.7 mi away351st of 381
ELA 24% · Math 15% - 1Perry G Keithley Middle SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 5.4 mi away354th of 381
ELA 24% · Math 14% - 8Pioneer MiddleSteilacoom Hist. School District · 5.4 mi away113th of 381
ELA 60% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thomas Middle School in?
Thomas Middle School is part of the Clover Park School District district in Lakewood, Washington.
Is Thomas Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Middle School 263rd of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Middle School?
White 34%, Hispanic 25%, Black 15%, Two or more races 15% (980 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98498 is $549K 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.