MEEKER

Meeker is a public middle school that is part of the Tacoma School District school district, located in Tacoma, WA with about 674 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Meeker has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Meeker Elementary School, located in the Northeast Tacoma area, serves students in the Tacoma Public Schools district. Positioned in a quiet residential neighborhood near the Browns Point and Dash Point communities, the school emphasizes a community-focused learning environment. It is known for its commitment to academic growth and fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and development from the early elementary years through the fifth grade.

The school is part of a larger district-wide effort to integrate technology and personalized learning into the classroom. Beyond its standard curriculum, Meeker often focuses on social-emotional learning, aiming to help students build strong interpersonal skills alongside their academic foundations. With its proximity to the Puget Sound, the school benefits from a distinct local identity, often involving families and community members in various school-wide events and volunteer initiatives designed to enrich the overall educational experience.

For more information, contact Meeker at (253) 571-6500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.