NORTH TAPPS MIDDLE SCHOOL
North Tapps Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Dieringer School District school district, located in Lake Tapps, WA with about 523 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 23 teachers, North Tapps Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
North Tapps Middle School, located in Lake Tapps, Washington, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Dieringer School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on high academic standards, the school aims to prepare its middle-school-aged students for the rigor of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests through a variety of elective offerings and extracurricular activities.
The school prides itself on its strong sense of community and the partnership between staff, families, and the local Lake Tapps area. With a commitment to modern educational practices, North Tapps Middle School utilizes technology and diverse instructional methods to engage students in active learning. By prioritizing a positive school culture and a holistic approach to education, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, life-long learners who are well-prepared for their future academic and personal endeavors.
For more information, contact North Tapps Middle School at (253) 862-2776 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lake Tapps, WA 98391-9369
(253) 862-2776
NORTH TAPPS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Lake Tapps, WA with about 523 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dieringer School District
- Total Students:
- 523
- Teachers:
- 23.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 523 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH TAPPS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 7.6%
- Asian
- 5.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.