Baker Middle School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades 6-8
287th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 25%▲ Improving
Baker Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Baker Middle School 287th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 25% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 25th in 2025 — improving.
Baker Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 634 students tested
Baker Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 647 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23.9% | 30.6% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| White | 30.9% | 17.2% | ▼ 13.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 16.7% | ▲ 14.1 pts | |
| Black | 19.0% | 14.4% | ▼ 4.6 pts | |
| Asian | 18.3% | 12.5% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.0% | 6.8% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Baker Middle School
Typical home value $441K in zip 98408 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Baker Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Stewart Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2 mi away307th of 381
ELA 33% · Math 20% - 2Angelo Giaudrone Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2 mi away324th of 381
ELA 31% · Math 17% - 3Morris Ford Middle SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 2.3 mi away291st of 381
ELA 36% · Math 22% - 1Gray Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.4 mi away351st of 381
ELA 24% · Math 15% - 1First Creek Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.6 mi away358th of 381
ELA 26% · Math 11% - 1Perry G Keithley Middle SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 2.7 mi away354th of 381
ELA 24% · Math 14% - 1Lochburn Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 3.1 mi away377th of 381
ELA 14% · Math 8% - 1Hudtloff Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 4.4 mi away363rd of 381
ELA 22% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Baker Middle School in?
Baker Middle School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Baker Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Baker Middle School 287th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Baker Middle School?
Hispanic 31%, White 17%, Two or more races 17%, Black 14% (647 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Baker Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98408 is $441K 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.