Mason Middle School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
76th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 80%· Stable
3901 N 28th St, Tacoma, WA 98407
(253)571-7000NCES ID 530870001483Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Mason Middle School 76th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 80% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 79th in 2019 to 80th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 644 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 608 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.3% | 66.1% | ▼ 9.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.6% | 14.0% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 11.7% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Asian | 4.3% | 3.6% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 7.3% | 3.1% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.6 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 $641K in zip 98407 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 Mason Middle School
- #199Truman Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 1.2 mi away199th of 381
ELA 45% ▼22 · Math 34% ▼13Compare - #381Tacoma Online Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 1.6 mi away381st of 381
ELA 7% ▼60 · Math 3% ▼44Compare - #318Hilltop Heritage Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away318th of 381
ELA 31% ▼36 · Math 19% ▼28Compare - #274Bryant Montessori Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 1.9 mi away274th of 381
ELA 40% ▼27 · Math 23% ▼24Compare - #151Hunt Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.1 mi away151st of 381
ELA 54% ▼13 · Math 37% ▼10Compare - #207Wainwright Intermediate SchoolTacoma School District · 2.6 mi away207th of 381
ELA 47% ▼20 · Math 30% ▼17Compare - #176Meeker Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 4.4 mi away176th of 381
ELA 50% ▼17 · Math 35% ▼12Compare - #324Angelo Giaudrone Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 4.5 mi away324th of 381
ELA 31% ▼36 · Math 17% ▼30Compare
What school district is Mason Middle School in?
Mason Middle School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Mason Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mason Middle School 76th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Mason Middle School?
White 66%, Two or more races 14%, Hispanic 12%, Asian 4% (608 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mason Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98407 is $641K 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.