Mason Middle School

659 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mason Middle School is a public school located in the North End of Tacoma, Washington, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Tacoma Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that prepares students for the transition to high school, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development.

The school is known for being an integral part of its neighborhood community. Mason Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests beyond the classroom. The school’s curriculum is designed to support diverse learning needs, and it frequently collaborates with parents and the local community to foster an inclusive and supportive educational environment.

659

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mason Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	84
Black	27
Asian	21
Two or More	88
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
425 (65.4 %)
Two or More
88 (13.5 %)
Hispanic
84 (12.9 %)
Black
27 (4.2 %)
Asian
21 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)571-7000
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 6 213

Grade 7 211

Grade 8 235