Gray Middle School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades 6-8
351st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 8%· Stable
Gray Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gray Middle School 351st of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 8th in 2025.
Gray Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 496 students tested
Gray Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 526 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19.1% | 32.3% | ▲ 13.2 pts | |
| Black | 28.2% | 18.4% | ▼ 9.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 16.5% | ▲ 15.0 pts | |
| White | 34.1% | 16.2% | ▼ 17.9 pts | |
| Asian | 10.7% | 9.5% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.8% | 4.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Gray Middle School
Typical home value $419K in zip 98409 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Gray Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Lochburn Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 1.7 mi away377th of 381
ELA 14% · Math 8% - 2Angelo Giaudrone Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away324th of 381
ELA 31% · Math 17% - 3Baker Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.4 mi away287th of 381
ELA 38% · Math 21% - 9Drum IntermediateUniversity Place School District · 2.5 mi away45th of 381
ELA 70% · Math 59% - 1Hudtloff Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 2.5 mi away363rd of 381
ELA 22% · Math 12% - 10Narrows View IntermediateUniversity Place School District · 2.7 mi away24th of 381
ELA 76% · Math 68% - 2Stewart Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.8 mi away307th of 381
ELA 33% · Math 20% - 5Wainwright Intermediate SchoolTacoma School District · 3.1 mi away207th of 381
ELA 47% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gray Middle School in?
Gray Middle School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Gray Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gray Middle School 351st of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Gray Middle School?
Hispanic 32%, Black 18%, Two or more races 17%, White 16% (526 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gray Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98409 is $419K 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.