Morris Ford Middle School
Tacoma, WA · Franklin Pierce School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
291st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 24%· Stable
1602 104th Street East, Tacoma, WA 98445
(253)298-3605NCES ID 530294000479Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 815 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 820 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17.5% | 34.1% | ▲ 16.6 pts | |
| White | 48.0% | 29.4% | ▼ 18.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.1% | 13.8% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Black | 11.3% | 8.4% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 8.3% | 7.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.2% | 5.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.3 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 $499K in zip 98445 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 Morris Ford Middle School
- #354Perry G Keithley Middle SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 2.3 mi away354th of 381
ELA 24% ▼12 · Math 14% ▼8Compare - #287Baker Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.3 mi away287th of 381
ELA 38% ▲2 · Math 21% ▼1Compare - #173Spanaway Middle SchoolBethel School District · 3.3 mi away173rd of 381
ELA 45% ▲9 · Math 41% ▲19Compare - #358First Creek Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 3.3 mi away358th of 381
ELA 26% ▼10 · Math 11% ▼11Compare - #307Stewart Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 3.7 mi away307th of 381
ELA 33% ▼3 · Math 20% ▼2Compare - #324Angelo Giaudrone Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 4.2 mi away324th of 381
ELA 31% ▼5 · Math 17% ▼5Compare - #351Gray Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 4.7 mi away351st of 381
ELA 24% ▼12 · Math 15% ▼7Compare - #149Aylen Jr HighPuyallup School District · 5 mi away149th of 381
ELA 53% ▲17 · Math 38% ▲16Compare
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.