Morris Ford Middle School
Tacoma, WA · Franklin Pierce School District · Grades 6-8
291st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 24%· Stable
Morris Ford Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Morris Ford Middle School 291st of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 24% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 24th in 2025.
Morris Ford Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 815 students tested
Morris Ford Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 820 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25.2% | 34.1% | ▲ 8.9 pts | |
| White | 43.8% | 29.4% | ▼ 14.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.0% | 13.8% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 8.8% | 8.4% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 7.7% | 7.2% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.0% | 5.7% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Morris Ford Middle School
Typical home value $499K in zip 98445 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Morris Ford Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Perry G Keithley Middle SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 2.3 mi away354th of 381
ELA 24% · Math 14% - 3Baker Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.3 mi away287th of 381
ELA 38% · Math 21% - 6Spanaway Middle SchoolBethel School District · 3.3 mi away173rd of 381
ELA 45% · Math 41% - 1First Creek Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 3.3 mi away358th of 381
ELA 26% · Math 11% - 2Stewart Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 3.7 mi away307th of 381
ELA 33% · Math 20% - 2Angelo Giaudrone Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 4.2 mi away324th of 381
ELA 31% · Math 17% - 1Gray Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 4.7 mi away351st of 381
ELA 24% · Math 15% - 7Aylen Jr HighPuyallup School District · 5 mi away149th of 381
ELA 53% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Morris Ford Middle School in?
Morris Ford Middle School is part of the Franklin Pierce School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Morris Ford Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Morris Ford Middle School 291st of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Morris Ford Middle School?
Hispanic 34%, White 29%, Two or more races 14%, Black 8% (820 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Morris Ford Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98445 is $499K 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.