Truman Middle School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
199th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 48%▲ Improving
5801 N 35th St, Tacoma, WA 98407
(253)571-5600NCES ID 530870001507Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 403 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 417 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.9% | 54.9% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 14.8% | 18.9% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.2% | 13.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 14.2% | 7.4% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| Asian | 7.8% | 3.4% | ▼ 4.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | ▲ 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 $641K in zip 98407 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 Truman Middle School
- #381Tacoma Online Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away381st of 381
ELA 7% ▼38 · Math 3% ▼31Compare - #76Mason Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 1.2 mi away76th of 381
ELA 67% ▲22 · Math 47% ▲13Compare - #151Hunt Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2 mi away151st of 381
ELA 54% ▲9 · Math 37% ▲3Compare - #207Wainwright Intermediate SchoolTacoma School District · 2.7 mi away207th of 381
ELA 47% ▲2 · Math 30% ▼4Compare - #318Hilltop Heritage Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.9 mi away318th of 381
ELA 31% ▼14 · Math 19% ▼15Compare - #274Bryant Montessori Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 3.1 mi away274th of 381
ELA 40% ▼5 · Math 23% ▼11Compare - #68Goodman Middle SchoolPeninsula School District · 3.7 mi away68th of 381
ELA 69% ▲24 · Math 48% ▲14Compare - #24Narrows View IntermediateUniversity Place School District · 4.5 mi away24th of 381
ELA 76% ▲31 · Math 68% ▲34Compare
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.