Baker Middle School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
287th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 25%▲ Improving
8001 So J Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
(253)571-5000NCES ID 530870001454Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 634 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 647 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19.7% | 30.6% | ▲ 10.9 pts | |
| White | 31.7% | 17.2% | ▼ 14.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.2% | 16.7% | ▲ 10.5 pts | |
| Black | 20.5% | 14.4% | ▼ 6.1 pts | |
| Asian | 18.1% | 12.5% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.5% | 6.8% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.2 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 $441K in zip 98408 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 Baker Middle School
- #307Stewart Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2 mi away307th of 381
ELA 33% ▼5 · Math 20% ▼1Compare - #324Angelo Giaudrone Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2 mi away324th of 381
ELA 31% ▼7 · Math 17% ▼4Compare - #291Morris Ford Middle SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 2.3 mi away291st of 381
ELA 36% ▼2 · Math 22% ▲1Compare - #351Gray Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.4 mi away351st of 381
ELA 24% ▼14 · Math 15% ▼6Compare - #358First Creek Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.6 mi away358th of 381
ELA 26% ▼12 · Math 11% ▼10Compare - #354Perry G Keithley Middle SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 2.7 mi away354th of 381
ELA 24% ▼14 · Math 14% ▼7Compare - #377Lochburn Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 3.1 mi away377th of 381
ELA 14% ▼24 · Math 8% ▼13Compare - #363Hudtloff Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 4.4 mi away363rd of 381
ELA 22% ▼16 · Math 12% ▼9Compare
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.