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Truman Middle School

PublicMiddleGrades 6–8

5801 N 35th St, Tacoma, WA 98407 · (253) 571-5600 · Part of Tacoma Public Schools

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

Students
438
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
50%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
The gist

What stands out about Truman Middle School

  • Larger classes: 21 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 37.4% 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
6–8Truman Middle SchoolYou are here
9–129 high schoolsDepends on your address

5801 N 35th St, Tacoma

Students

Enrollment by grade
Grade 6143
Grade 7152
Grade 8143
Enrollment over time
700’20
527’21
435’22
417’23
438’24

Down 37.4% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
White 53%Two or more races 18%Hispanic 14%Black 8%Asian 5%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%

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

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Truman Middle School from Tacoma families.

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