Thomas Middle School
Lakewood, WA · Clover Park School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, small
263rd of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 31%▼ Declining
11509 Holden Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
(253)583-5440NCES ID 530141000272Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 904 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 980 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.5% | 33.5% | ▼ 9.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.6% | 25.1% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Black | 19.2% | 15.1% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.8% | 15.1% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.4% | 6.1% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 4.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.6% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $549K in zip 98498 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 Thomas Middle School
- –Re-Entry Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 0 mi awayCompare
- #363Hudtloff Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 2.4 mi away363rd of 381
ELA 22% ▼19 · Math 12% ▼13Compare - #377Lochburn Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 3.1 mi away377th of 381
ELA 14% ▼27 · Math 8% ▼17Compare - #45Drum IntermediateUniversity Place School District · 4.2 mi away45th of 381
ELA 70% ▲29 · Math 59% ▲34Compare - #24Narrows View IntermediateUniversity Place School District · 4.6 mi away24th of 381
ELA 76% ▲35 · Math 68% ▲43Compare - #351Gray Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 4.7 mi away351st of 381
ELA 24% ▼17 · Math 15% ▼10Compare - #354Perry G Keithley Middle SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 5.4 mi away354th of 381
ELA 24% ▼17 · Math 14% ▼11Compare - #113Pioneer MiddleSteilacoom Hist. School District · 5.4 mi away113th of 381
ELA 60% ▲19 · Math 42% ▲17Compare
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.