North Tapps Middle School

Public 6-8

 20029 12th Street E.
       Lake Tapps, WA  98391-9369


(253) 862-2776

District: Dieringer School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
85th of 539 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,953 Help


Feeder schools for North Tapps Middle School:

Elementary:    Dieringer Heights Elementary
    Lake Tapps Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.0 Help
Number of students:  520

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.0%
Hispanic:
11.0%
Asian:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24% Help


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Compare Details North Tapps Middle School ranks better than 84.2% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66%), Hispanic (11%), Asian (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Tapps Middle School is $16,953.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North Tapps Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Tapps Middle School 85th of 539 Washington public middle schools. (See North Tapps Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Dieringer School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dieringer School District 5th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Tapps Middle School

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Rank History for all students at North Tapps Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.53 35th 421 91.7%
2005 85.96 44th 425 89.6%
2006 89.75 27th 449 94.0%
2007 88.12 32nd 463 93.1%
2008 88.87 26th 466 94.4%
2009 87.84 33rd 476 93.1%
2010 85.11 43rd 483 91.1%
2011 85.12 45th 492 90.9%
2012 89.79 27th 497 94.6%
2013 85.28 43rd 498 91.4%
2015 82.92 58th 445 87.0%
2016 86.76 45th 443 89.8%
2017 84.10 52nd 435 88.0%
2018 86.50 55th 437 87.4%
2019 89.85 40th 512 92.2%
2021 87.57 59th 529 88.8%
2022 85.50 63rd 541 88.4%
2023 81.05 85th 539 84.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Tapps Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.09 54th 166 67.5%
2019 68.01 69th 246 72.0%
2021 80.59 38th 250 84.8%
2022 70.59 62nd 257 75.9%
2023 62.89 80th 244 67.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Tapps Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.05 119th 268 55.6%
2019 67.81 42nd 231 81.8%
2021 53.34 72nd 210 65.7%
2022 50.29 72nd 199 63.8%
2023 52.64 63rd 167 62.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Tapps Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.70 40th 349 88.5%
2019 88.52 14th 448 96.9%
2021 80.95 40th 458 91.3%
2022 81.09 45th 475 90.5%
2023 67.13 112th 463 75.8%
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Rank History for Female students at North Tapps Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.88 61st 376 83.8%
2019 89.40 30th 452 93.4%
2021 83.81 69th 469 85.3%
2022 81.19 78th 479 83.7%
2023 82.37 63rd 464 86.4%
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Rank History for Male students at North Tapps Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.58 46th 371 87.6%
2019 89.29 38th 453 91.6%
2021 90.09 45th 476 90.5%
2022 87.84 50th 480 89.6%
2023 76.76 94th 470 80.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at North Tapps Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.21 70th 152 53.9%
2021 63.03 53rd 149 64.4%
2022 63.68 53rd 161 67.1%
2023 64.28 50th 145 65.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Tapps Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.65 41st 259 84.2%
2019 84.05 36th 344 89.5%
2021 92.47 17th 353 95.2%
2022 81.21 39th 360 89.2%
2023 67.57 84th 336 75.0%
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Rank History for White students at North Tapps Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.64 70th 325 78.5%
2019 86.41 47th 470 90.0%
2021 85.03 57th 480 88.1%
2022 84.21 60th 488 87.7%
2023 77.09 95th 488 80.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Sunday, January 7, 2018

Open Quote Our son went through all 3 years here. We were thrilled with the education, the quality of the course work as well as the high level of teaching. The administration was amazing and showed great care for all students. There are wonderful volunteer opportunities for the students as well. My son and his friends had such a great time in middle school and we couldn't be happier! Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Open Quote This is an excellent school with a welcoming and caring environment. They offer a lot of after school programs/sports. If you are considering a middle school in this area, check out NTMS! Go Bulldogs! :) Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Tapps Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 298 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1994 317 3 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1995 338 4 5 3 4 n/a n/a 0 354
1996 338 4 5 3 4 n/a n/a 0 354
1997 342 3 8 5 5 n/a n/a 0 363
1998 344 1 11 4 4 n/a n/a 0 364
1999 356 1 9 7 2 n/a n/a 0 375
2000 358 2 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2001 350 3 11 6 4 n/a n/a 0 374
2002 368 3 9 12 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2003 368 3 9 12 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2004 370 3 6 16 3 n/a n/a 0 398
2005 371 7 5 16 6 n/a n/a 0 405
2006 385 7 8 12 7 n/a n/a 0 419
2007 371 8 10 10 9 n/a n/a 7 415
2008 373 6 14 13 7 n/a n/a 12 425
2009 369 2 13 12 7 n/a n/a 14 417
2010 378 2 14 14 5 n/a n/a 24 437
2011 378 5 9 20 2 1 17 0 432
2012 386 6 19 29 3 0 25 0 468
2013 417 6 21 28 5 2 31 0 510
2014 405 3 25 30 3 2 44 0 512
2015 392 2 29 37 3 5 44 0 512
2016 382 4 34 45 2 3 44 0 514
2017 375 3 31 47 0 2 46 0 504
2018 402 7 28 43 3 0 40 0 523
2019 388 6 32 44 2 3 50 0 525
2020 395 9 39 43 6 5 53 0 550
2021 337 8 39 46 5 6 45 0 486
2022 344 15 41 58 2 7 49 0 516
2023 343 19 56 57 2 3 40 0 520

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Tapps Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 302 14.2 21.3 n/a
1994 326 15.0 21.7 n/a
1995 354 16.0 22.1 n/a
1996 354 16.0 22.1 n/a
1997 363 16.0 22.7 n/a
1998 364 15.9 22.9 n/a
1999 375 16.4 22.9 n/a
2000 374 15.9 23.5 n/a
2001 374 16.8 22.3 n/a
2002 394 16.9 23.3 3
2003 394 16.9 23.3 3
2004 398 19.0 20.9 6.5
2005 405 18.8 21.5 6.9
2006 419 19.8 21.2 8.8
2007 415 19.8 21.0 8.1
2008 425 20.1 21.1 8.7
2009 417 20.1 20.7 7.2
2010 437 20.4 21.4 11.4
2011 432 20.8 20.7 6.7
2012 468 22.7 20.5 13.7
2013 510 23.9 21.2 13.7
2014 512 n/a n/a 14.3
2015 512 25.0 20.4 11.5
2016 514 24.0 21.4 11.9
2017 504 22.8 22.1 10.7
2018 523 23.8 21.9 10.3
2019 525 23.8 22.0 12.4
2020 550 24.7 22.2 13.1
2021 486 23.9 20.2 15.2
2022 516 24.1 21.4 19.4
2023 520 24.7 21.0 24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Tapps Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 302 14.2 21.3 n/a
1994 326 15.0 21.7 n/a
1995 354 16.0 22.1 n/a
1996 354 16.0 22.1 n/a
1997 363 16.0 22.7 n/a
1998 364 15.9 22.9 n/a
1999 375 16.4 22.9 n/a
2000 374 15.9 23.5 n/a
2001 374 16.8 22.3 n/a
2002 394 16.9 23.3 3
2003 394 16.9 23.3 3
2004 398 19.0 20.9 6.5
2005 405 18.8 21.5 6.9
2006 419 19.8 21.2 8.8
2007 415 19.8 21.0 8.1
2008 425 20.1 21.1 8.7
2009 417 20.1 20.7 7.2
2010 437 20.4 21.4 11.4
2011 432 20.8 20.7 6.7
2012 468 22.7 20.5 13.7
2013 510 23.9 21.2 13.7
2014 512 n/a n/a 14.3
2015 512 25.0 20.4 11.5
2016 514 24.0 21.4 11.9
2017 504 22.8 22.1 10.7
2018 523 23.8 21.9 10.3
2019 525 23.8 22.0 12.4
2020 550 24.7 22.2 13.1
2021 486 23.9 20.2 15.2
2022 516 24.1 21.4 19.4
2023 520 24.7 21.0 24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

North Tapps Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201884.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%7.3%93.2%91.7%92.7%92.2%95.3%93.2%
201981.1%0.0%1.8%1.2%4.7%95.3%82.3%95.9%94.1%92.9%82.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201987.2%0.0%0.8%6.4%96.0%95.8%95.3%95.1%96.2%96.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Tapps Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $363 (2.6%) $13,576 (97.4%) $13,940
2020 $428 (3.9%) $10,506 (96.1%) $10,934
2021 $429 (2.5%) $16,580 (97.5%) $17,009
2022 $2,095 (12.4%) $14,858 (87.6%) $16,953

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Tapps Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 40th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 85th of 539 Middle schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Tapps Middle School)81.359.2
 22.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Dieringer School District)81.359.2
 22.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (North Tapps Middle School)7055.9
 14.1%
   6th Grade Math (Dieringer School District)7055.9
 14.1%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Tapps Middle School)9171.4
 19.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Dieringer School District)9171.4
 19.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (North Tapps Middle School)78.764
 14.7%
   7th Grade Math (Dieringer School District)78.764
 14.7%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Tapps Middle School)77.658.6
 18.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Dieringer School District)77.658.6
 18.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (North Tapps Middle School)61.753.1
 8.6%
   8th Grade Math (Dieringer School District)61.753.1
 8.6%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (North Tapps Middle School)67.557.4
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (Dieringer School District)67.557.4
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Tapps Middle School)83.763.3
 20.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dieringer School District)80.767.5
 13.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (North Tapps Middle School)70.757.8
 12.9%
   All Grades Math (Dieringer School District)74.463.1
 11.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (North Tapps Middle School)67.557.4
 10.1%
   All Grades Science (Dieringer School District)70.967.1
 3.8%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students525520
 1%
African American619
 216.7%
American Indian22
Asian3256
 75%
Hispanic4457
 29.5%
Pacific Islander33
White388343
 11.6%
Two or More Races5040
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.4%24%
 11.7%


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North Tapps Middle School ranks 85th of 539 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at North Tapps Middle School are 66% White, 11% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 520 students attended North Tapps Middle School.


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