Wainwright Intermediate School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades 4-8 · Suburb, large
207th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 46%▲ Improving
130 Alameda Ave, Tacoma, WA 98466
(253)571-2100NCES ID 530870001508Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 361 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 360 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.2% | 35.0% | ▼ 15.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 13.6% | 22.2% | ▲ 8.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 19.2% | ▲ 10.6 pts | |
| Black | 22.6% | 14.2% | ▼ 8.4 pts | |
| Asian | 4.5% | 5.6% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 2.8% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 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 $638K in zip 98466 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 Wainwright Intermediate School
- #151Hunt Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 0.8 mi away151st of 381
ELA 54% ▲7 · Math 37% ▲7Compare - #381Tacoma Online Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2 mi away381st of 381
ELA 7% ▼40 · Math 3% ▼27Compare - #24Narrows View IntermediateUniversity Place School District · 2 mi away24th of 381
ELA 76% ▲29 · Math 68% ▲38Compare - #45Drum IntermediateUniversity Place School District · 2.3 mi away45th of 381
ELA 70% ▲23 · Math 59% ▲29Compare - #76Mason Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.6 mi away76th of 381
ELA 67% ▲20 · Math 47% ▲17Compare - #199Truman Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.7 mi away199th of 381
ELA 45% ▼2 · Math 34% ▲4Compare - #318Hilltop Heritage Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.7 mi away318th of 381
ELA 31% ▼16 · Math 19% ▼11Compare - #274Bryant Montessori Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.8 mi away274th of 381
ELA 40% ▼7 · Math 23% ▼7Compare
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.