Perry G Keithley Middle School
Tacoma, WA · Franklin Pierce School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
354th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 7%· Stable
12324 12TH AVE S, Tacoma, WA 98444
(253)298-4307NCES ID 530294000481Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Perry G Keithley Middle School 354th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 7th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 736 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 771 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17.8% | 33.6% | ▲ 15.8 pts | |
| White | 38.0% | 23.1% | ▼ 14.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.8% | 17.8% | ▲ 9.0 pts | |
| Black | 18.1% | 11.8% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 9.4% | 7.8% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 6.5% | 4.9% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.4 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 $450K in zip 98444 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 Perry G Keithley Middle School
- #173Spanaway Middle SchoolBethel School District · 2.3 mi away173rd of 381
ELA 45% ▲21 · Math 41% ▲27Compare - #291Morris Ford Middle SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 2.3 mi away291st of 381
ELA 36% ▲12 · Math 22% ▲8Compare - #287Baker Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.7 mi away287th of 381
ELA 38% ▲14 · Math 21% ▲7Compare - #377Lochburn Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 3.7 mi away377th of 381
ELA 14% ▼10 · Math 8% ▼6Compare - #351Gray Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 4.2 mi away351st of 381
ELA 24% = · Math 15% ▲1Compare - #289Cedarcrest Middle SchoolBethel School District · 4.5 mi away289th of 381
ELA 39% ▲15 · Math 19% ▲5Compare - #324Angelo Giaudrone Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 4.6 mi away324th of 381
ELA 31% ▲7 · Math 17% ▲3Compare - #307Stewart Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 4.7 mi away307th of 381
ELA 33% ▲9 · Math 20% ▲6Compare
What school district is Perry G Keithley Middle School in?
Perry G Keithley Middle School is part of the Franklin Pierce School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Perry G Keithley Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Perry G Keithley Middle School 354th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Perry G Keithley Middle School?
Hispanic 34%, White 23%, Two or more races 18%, Black 12% (771 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Perry G Keithley Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98444 is $450K 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.