Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
318th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 17%· Stable
602 N Sprague Ave, Tacoma, WA 98403
(253)571-7700NCES ID 530870001473Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 421 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 479 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32.5% | 40.9% | ▲ 8.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.8% | 19.8% | ▲ 10.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 18.0% | ▲ 8.9 pts | |
| Black | 39.0% | 14.2% | ▼ 24.8 pts | |
| Asian | 5.6% | 3.3% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.7% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.7 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 $715K in zip 98403 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 Hilltop Heritage Middle School
- #274Bryant Montessori Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 0.2 mi away274th of 381
ELA 40% ▲9 · Math 23% ▲4Compare - #76Mason Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away76th of 381
ELA 67% ▲36 · Math 47% ▲28Compare - #207Wainwright Intermediate SchoolTacoma School District · 2.7 mi away207th of 381
ELA 47% ▲16 · Math 30% ▲11Compare - #151Hunt Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.8 mi away151st of 381
ELA 54% ▲23 · Math 37% ▲18Compare - #199Truman Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.9 mi away199th of 381
ELA 45% ▲14 · Math 34% ▲15Compare - #381Tacoma Online Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.9 mi away381st of 381
ELA 7% ▼24 · Math 3% ▼16Compare - #324Angelo Giaudrone Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 3.1 mi away324th of 381
ELA 31% = · Math 17% ▼2Compare - #307Stewart Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 3.4 mi away307th of 381
ELA 33% ▲2 · Math 20% ▲1Compare
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.