Gray Middle School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
351st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 8%· Stable
6229 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98409
(253)571-5200NCES ID 530870001471Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 496 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 526 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16.5% | 32.3% | ▲ 15.8 pts | |
| Black | 27.8% | 18.4% | ▼ 9.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.1% | 16.5% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| White | 35.0% | 16.2% | ▼ 18.8 pts | |
| Asian | 7.6% | 9.5% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 4.9% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.7 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 $419K in zip 98409 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 Gray Middle School
- #377Lochburn Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 1.7 mi away377th of 381
ELA 14% ▼10 · Math 8% ▼7Compare - #324Angelo Giaudrone Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away324th of 381
ELA 31% ▲7 · Math 17% ▲2Compare - #287Baker Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.4 mi away287th of 381
ELA 38% ▲14 · Math 21% ▲6Compare - #45Drum IntermediateUniversity Place School District · 2.5 mi away45th of 381
ELA 70% ▲46 · Math 59% ▲44Compare - #363Hudtloff Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 2.5 mi away363rd of 381
ELA 22% ▼2 · Math 12% ▼3Compare - #24Narrows View IntermediateUniversity Place School District · 2.7 mi away24th of 381
ELA 76% ▲52 · Math 68% ▲53Compare - #307Stewart Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.8 mi away307th of 381
ELA 33% ▲9 · Math 20% ▲5Compare - #207Wainwright Intermediate SchoolTacoma School District · 3.1 mi away207th of 381
ELA 47% ▲23 · Math 30% ▲15Compare
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.