GRAY
Gray is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Tacoma School District school district, located in Tacoma, WA with about 526 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Gray has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Gray Middle School, located at 6229 S Tyler St in Tacoma, Washington, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Tacoma Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment, emphasizing both rigorous core curriculum and social-emotional development. By focusing on collaborative learning and student engagement, Gray Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.
In addition to its academic programs, Gray Middle School places a strong emphasis on building a positive school culture through extracurricular activities, sports, and community involvement. The staff works closely with families and the surrounding Tacoma community to provide resources and support systems that help students succeed. With a focus on equity and student-centered instruction, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, life-long learners within a safe and welcoming campus environment.
For more information, contact Gray at (253) 571-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5200
GRAY is a public Title I school in Tacoma, WA with about 526 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tacoma School District
- Total Students:
- 526
- Teachers:
- 28.34
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 526 students
- White
- 29.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.7%
- Black or African American
- 21.7%
- Asian
- 10.8%
- Two or more races
- 7.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 5.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.