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Baker Middle School

PublicMiddleGrades 6–8

8001 So J Street, Tacoma, WA 98408 · (253) 571-5000 · Part of Tacoma Public Schools

Tacoma’s School Grade C+ better than 44% of Washington school districts

Students
687
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
71%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
The gist

What stands out about Baker Middle School

  • Larger classes: 20 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 11% since 2020–21
  • No state test results published for this school
  • Next stop for Tacoma kids: 9 high schools

On the path

Where Tacoma kids come from and go next. The whole path →

PK–534 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Baker Middle SchoolYou are here
9–129 high schoolsDepends on your address

8001 So J Street, Tacoma

Students

Enrollment by grade
Grade 6238
Grade 7229
Grade 8220
Enrollment over time
772’20
710’21
694’22
647’23
687’24

Down 11% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
Hispanic 33%White 17%Two or more races 17%Asian 14%Black 13%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 6%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Baker Middle School from Tacoma families.

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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.