Morris Ford Middle School

882 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Morris Ford Middle School is located in the Spanaway/Tacoma area and operates as part of the Franklin Pierce School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The campus is known for its commitment to preparing students for the rigors of high school through a structured curriculum and a variety of elective offerings, ranging from the arts to technology-based programs.

Beyond the classroom, Morris Ford Middle School places a strong focus on community building and inclusivity. The school actively encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and leadership opportunities, which help students build confidence and strong peer relationships. With a focus on equity and academic excellence, the school works closely with families and the local community to provide resources and support systems that ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed during their formative middle school years.

882

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris Ford Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	302
Black	73
Asian	67
Two or More	132
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	41

Hispanic
302 (34.3 %)
White
258 (29.3 %)
Two or More
132 (15.0 %)
Black
73 (8.3 %)
Asian
67 (7.6 %)
Pacific Islander
41 (4.7 %)
American Indian
8 (0.9 %)

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:	Franklin Pierce School District
Phone:	(253)298-3605
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	882
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	454
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 6 290

Grade 7 290

Grade 8 302