Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades 6-8
318th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 17%· Stable
Hilltop Heritage Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hilltop Heritage Middle School 318th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 17% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 17th in 2025.
Hilltop Heritage Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 421 students tested
Hilltop Heritage Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 479 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.4% | 40.9% | ▼ 8.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 19.8% | ▲ 17.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 18.0% | ▲ 10.2 pts | |
| Black | 31.0% | 14.2% | ▼ 16.8 pts | |
| Asian | 4.3% | 3.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.7% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Typical home value $715K in zip 98403 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Bryant Montessori Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 0.2 mi away274th of 381
ELA 40% · Math 23% - 9Mason Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away76th of 381
ELA 67% · Math 47% - 5Wainwright Intermediate SchoolTacoma School District · 2.7 mi away207th of 381
ELA 47% · Math 30% - 7Hunt Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.8 mi away151st of 381
ELA 54% · Math 37% - 5Truman Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.9 mi away199th of 381
ELA 45% · Math 34% - 1Tacoma Online Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.9 mi away381st of 381
ELA 7% · Math 3% - 2Angelo Giaudrone Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 3.1 mi away324th of 381
ELA 31% · Math 17% - 2Stewart Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 3.4 mi away307th of 381
ELA 33% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hilltop Heritage Middle School in?
Hilltop Heritage Middle School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Hilltop Heritage Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hilltop Heritage Middle School 318th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hilltop Heritage Middle School?
White 41%, Two or more races 20%, Hispanic 18%, Black 14% (479 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hilltop Heritage Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98403 is $715K 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.