Gray Middle School

521 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

521

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gray Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	142
Black	100
Asian	54
Two or More	86
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	24

Hispanic
142 (27.4 %)
White
105 (20.2 %)
Black
100 (19.3 %)
Two or More
86 (16.6 %)
Asian
54 (10.4 %)
Pacific Islander
24 (4.6 %)
American Indian
8 (1.5 %)

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:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-5200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 6 170

Grade 7 190

Grade 8 161