Stewart Middle School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
307th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 19%▲ Improving
5010 S Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408
(253)571-2200NCES ID 530870001504Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Stewart Middle School 307th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 19% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 625 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 621 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16.0% | 31.9% | ▲ 15.9 pts | |
| White | 40.3% | 24.3% | ▼ 16.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.3% | 18.4% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| Asian | 7.4% | 11.9% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Black | 22.4% | 9.5% | ▼ 12.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 3.4% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 2.3 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 $441K in zip 98408 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 Stewart Middle School
- #324Angelo Giaudrone Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 1.1 mi away324th of 381
ELA 31% ▼2 · Math 17% ▼3Compare - #358First Creek Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away358th of 381
ELA 26% ▼7 · Math 11% ▼9Compare - #287Baker Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2 mi away287th of 381
ELA 38% ▲5 · Math 21% ▲1Compare - #351Gray Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.8 mi away351st of 381
ELA 24% ▼9 · Math 15% ▼5Compare - #274Bryant Montessori Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 3.2 mi away274th of 381
ELA 40% ▲7 · Math 23% ▲3Compare - #318Hilltop Heritage Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 3.4 mi away318th of 381
ELA 31% ▼2 · Math 19% ▼1Compare - #291Morris Ford Middle SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 3.7 mi away291st of 381
ELA 36% ▲3 · Math 22% ▲2Compare - #377Lochburn Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 4.2 mi away377th of 381
ELA 14% ▼19 · Math 8% ▼12Compare
What school district is Stewart Middle School in?
Stewart Middle School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Stewart Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Stewart Middle School 307th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Stewart Middle School?
Hispanic 32%, White 24%, Two or more races 18%, Asian 12% (621 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Stewart Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98408 is $441K 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.