Drum Intermediate
University Pla, WA · University Place School District
Regular public school · Grades 5-7 · Suburb, large
45th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 88%▼ Declining
4909 79TH AVENUE W, University Pla, WA 98467
(253)566-5660NCES ID 530918002383Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Drum Intermediate 45th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 88% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2019 to 88th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 619 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 633 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1990, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.1% | 44.5% | ▼ 11.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 13.5% | 17.4% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.2% | 16.7% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Asian | 11.1% | 10.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 8.5% | 9.6% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1990. 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 $686K in zip 98467 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 Drum Intermediate
- #24Narrows View IntermediateUniversity Place School District · 0.4 mi away24th of 381
ELA 76% ▲6 · Math 68% ▲9Compare - #363Hudtloff Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 1.9 mi away363rd of 381
ELA 22% ▼48 · Math 12% ▼47Compare - #207Wainwright Intermediate SchoolTacoma School District · 2.3 mi away207th of 381
ELA 47% ▼23 · Math 30% ▼29Compare - #351Gray Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.5 mi away351st of 381
ELA 24% ▼46 · Math 15% ▼44Compare - #377Lochburn Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 2.7 mi away377th of 381
ELA 14% ▼56 · Math 8% ▼51Compare - #151Hunt Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 2.9 mi away151st of 381
ELA 54% ▼16 · Math 37% ▼22Compare - #324Angelo Giaudrone Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 3.8 mi away324th of 381
ELA 31% ▼39 · Math 17% ▼42Compare - #381Tacoma Online Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 4 mi away381st of 381
ELA 7% ▼63 · Math 3% ▼56Compare
What school district is Drum Intermediate in?
Drum Intermediate is part of the University Place School District district in University Pla, Washington.
Is Drum Intermediate a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Drum Intermediate 45th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Drum Intermediate?
White 45%, Two or more races 17%, Hispanic 17%, Asian 10% (633 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Drum Intermediate cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98467 is $686K 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.