Truman Middle School
435 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Truman Middle School, located in the West End of Tacoma, Washington, serves a diverse student body within the Tacoma Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By prioritizing a supportive school culture, Truman aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond by emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, Truman Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build community. The school benefits from its location in a residential neighborhood and maintains a focus on community engagement, striving to partner with families and local stakeholders to ensure every student has access to the resources they need to succeed. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to create a safe and challenging atmosphere where all students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, Truman Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build community. The school benefits from its location in a residential neighborhood and maintains a focus on community engagement, striving to partner with families and local stakeholders to ensure every student has access to the resources they need to succeed. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to create a safe and challenging atmosphere where all students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
435
Total Students
23.6
Full-Time Teachers
18.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 211 |
| Hispanic | 71 |
| Black | 41 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More | 86 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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White211 (48.8 %)
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Two or More86 (19.9 %)
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Hispanic71 (16.4 %)
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Black41 (9.5 %)
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Asian17 (3.9 %)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.9 %)
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American Indian2 (0.5 %)
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)571-5600 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 435 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 161 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 56 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
125
Grade 7
148
Grade 8
162
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 125 |
| Grade 7 | 148 |
| Grade 8 | 162 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 209 | 48% |
| Male | 223 | 51.3% |
| Not Specified | 3 | 0.7% |
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