Truman Middle School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades 6-8
199th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 48%▲ Improving
Truman Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Truman Middle School 199th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 48th in 2025 — improving.
Truman Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 403 students tested
Truman Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 417 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.6% | 54.9% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 18.9% | ▲ 18.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.8% | 13.2% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 18.9% | 7.4% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Asian | 9.4% | 3.4% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Truman Middle School
Typical home value $641K in zip 98407 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Truman Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Tacoma Online Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away381st of 381
ELA 7% · Math 3% - 9Mason Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 1.2 mi away76th of 381
ELA 67% · Math 47% - 7Hunt Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2 mi away151st of 381
ELA 54% · Math 37% - 5Wainwright Intermediate SchoolTacoma School District · 2.7 mi away207th of 381
ELA 47% · Math 30% - 2Hilltop Heritage Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.9 mi away318th of 381
ELA 31% · Math 19% - 3Bryant Montessori Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 3.1 mi away274th of 381
ELA 40% · Math 23% - 9Goodman Middle SchoolPeninsula School District · 3.7 mi away68th of 381
ELA 69% · Math 48% - 10Narrows View IntermediateUniversity Place School District · 4.5 mi away24th of 381
ELA 76% · Math 68%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Truman Middle School in?
Truman Middle School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Truman Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Truman Middle School 199th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Truman Middle School?
White 55%, Two or more races 19%, Hispanic 13%, Black 7% (417 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Truman 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.