Wainwright Intermediate School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades 4-8
207th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 46%▲ Improving
Wainwright Intermediate School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Wainwright Intermediate School 207th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 46% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2019 to 46th in 2025 — improving.
Wainwright Intermediate School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 361 students tested
Wainwright Intermediate School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 360 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2016
| Group | Trend | 2016 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.4% | 35.0% | ▼ 12.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.2% | 22.2% | ▲ 14.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.3% | 19.2% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Black | 21.3% | 14.2% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Asian | 6.0% | 5.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Wainwright Intermediate School
Typical home value $638K in zip 98466 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Wainwright Intermediate School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Hunt Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 0.8 mi away151st of 381
ELA 54% · Math 37% - 1Tacoma Online Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2 mi away381st of 381
ELA 7% · Math 3% - 10Narrows View IntermediateUniversity Place School District · 2 mi away24th of 381
ELA 76% · Math 68% - 9Drum IntermediateUniversity Place School District · 2.3 mi away45th of 381
ELA 70% · Math 59% - 9Mason Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.6 mi away76th of 381
ELA 67% · Math 47% - 5Truman Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.7 mi away199th of 381
ELA 45% · Math 34% - 2Hilltop Heritage Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.7 mi away318th of 381
ELA 31% · Math 19% - 3Bryant Montessori Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.8 mi away274th of 381
ELA 40% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Wainwright Intermediate School in?
Wainwright Intermediate School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Wainwright Intermediate School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wainwright Intermediate School 207th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Wainwright Intermediate School?
White 35%, Two or more races 22%, Hispanic 19%, Black 14% (360 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wainwright Intermediate School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98466 is $638K 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.