North Tapps Middle School

20029 12th Street E.
Lake Tapps, WA 98391

www.dieringer.wednet.edu/Domain/10

520 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

520

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Tapps Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	57
Black	19
Asian	56
Two or More	40
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
343 (66.0 %)
Hispanic
57 (11.0 %)
Asian
56 (10.8 %)
Two or More
40 (7.7 %)
Black
19 (3.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Dieringer School District
Phone:	(253)862-2776
Website:	http://www.dieringer.wednet.edu/Domain/10
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 172

Grade 7 180

Grade 8 168