Meeker Middle School

Public 6-8

 4402 Nassau Ave Ne
       Tacoma, WA  98422


(253) 571-6500

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
245th of 539 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,803 Help


Students who attend Meeker Middle School usually attend:

High:    Stadium High School

Feeder schools for Meeker Middle School:

Elementary:    Browns Point Elementary School
    Crescent Heights Elementary School
    N.E. Tacoma Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  586

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.8%
Hispanic:
20.0%
Two or more races:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.1% Help


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Compare Details Meeker Middle School ranks better than 54.5% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks 4th among 13 ranked middle schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Meeker Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.8%), Hispanic (20%), two or more races (18.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meeker Middle School is 20.1. 11 middle schools in the Tacoma School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meeker Middle School is $16,803. 10 middle schools in the Tacoma School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Meeker Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meeker Middle School 245th of 539 Washington public middle schools. (See Meeker Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Tacoma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tacoma School District 150th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meeker Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Meeker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.06 118th 421 72.0%
2005 57.58 177th 425 58.4%
2006 62.32 151st 449 66.4%
2007 69.11 112th 463 75.8%
2008 70.60 111th 466 76.2%
2009 69.15 117th 476 75.4%
2010 56.78 205th 483 57.6%
2011 65.78 139th 492 71.7%
2012 60.83 175th 497 64.8%
2013 64.04 171st 498 65.7%
2015 60.79 158th 445 64.5%
2016 63.82 155th 443 65.0%
2017 54.66 204th 435 53.1%
2018 51.69 204th 437 53.3%
2019 52.63 235th 512 54.1%
2021 55.93 204th 529 61.4%
2022 51.72 221st 541 59.1%
2023 48.72 245th 539 54.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Meeker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.00 74th 166 55.4%
2019 42.70 146th 246 40.7%
2021 45.40 129th 250 48.4%
2022 47.82 128th 257 50.2%
2023 42.71 132nd 244 45.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Meeker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.89 7th 135 94.8%
2019 83.54 13th 100 87.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Meeker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.27 208th 268 22.4%
2019 37.34 126th 231 45.5%
2021 34.86 132nd 210 37.1%
2022 23.99 165th 199 17.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meeker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.50 278th 349 20.3%
2019 30.97 335th 448 25.2%
2021 73.50 53rd 458 88.4%
2022 56.20 156th 475 67.2%
2023 61.32 142nd 463 69.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Meeker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.60 202nd 376 46.3%
2019 54.32 197th 452 56.4%
2021 49.98 215th 469 54.2%
2022 45.78 241st 479 49.7%
2023 47.51 220th 464 52.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Meeker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.24 156th 371 58.0%
2019 50.98 208th 453 54.1%
2021 62.63 156th 476 67.2%
2022 56.86 172nd 480 64.2%
2023 47.60 213th 470 54.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Meeker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.12 57th 123 53.7%
2019 38.26 96th 152 36.8%
2021 54.29 66th 149 55.7%
2022 43.37 89th 161 44.7%
2023 36.41 91st 145 37.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Meeker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.26 29th 66 56.1%
2019 73.61 21st 111 81.1%
2021 62.21 26th 106 75.5%
2022 73.85 17th 104 83.7%
2023 65.19 31st 96 67.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meeker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.48 196th 259 24.3%
2019 45.06 182nd 344 47.1%
2021 55.64 123rd 353 65.2%
2022 42.85 185th 360 48.6%
2023 47.13 156th 336 53.6%
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Rank History for White students at Meeker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.38 186th 325 42.8%
2019 50.68 235th 470 50.0%
2021 59.55 172nd 480 64.2%
2022 55.25 199th 488 59.2%
2023 45.00 250th 488 48.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Meeker Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 290 11 12 5 5 n/a n/a 0 323
1989 287 11 10 6 2 n/a n/a 0 316
1990 285 20 13 8 3 n/a n/a 0 329
1991 314 17 17 9 3 n/a n/a 0 360
1992 463 27 36 11 4 n/a n/a 0 541
1993 514 29 44 11 4 n/a n/a 0 602
1994 440 39 63 11 6 n/a n/a 0 559
1995 435 45 63 11 6 n/a n/a 0 560
1996 435 45 63 11 6 n/a n/a 0 560
1997 464 61 67 11 5 n/a n/a 0 608
1998 473 70 69 10 10 n/a n/a 0 632
1999 511 71 58 17 10 n/a n/a 0 667
2000 504 71 64 21 8 n/a n/a 0 668
2001 538 81 85 29 5 n/a n/a 0 738
2002 559 63 124 33 9 n/a n/a 0 788
2003 559 63 124 33 9 n/a n/a 0 788
2004 554 77 106 38 12 n/a n/a 0 787
2005 504 79 114 44 6 n/a n/a 0 747
2006 514 95 123 55 5 n/a n/a 0 792
2007 505 88 116 59 10 n/a n/a 0 778
2008 513 96 124 61 11 n/a n/a 0 805
2009 462 108 112 64 9 n/a n/a 0 755
2010 443 96 128 67 9 n/a n/a 0 743
2011 413 58 88 61 7 13 80 0 720
2012 413 51 79 64 8 7 91 0 713
2013 403 80 91 60 9 12 2 0 657
2014 394 80 88 61 7 5 13 0 648
2015 386 73 86 64 10 7 30 0 656
2016 410 67 86 64 8 6 39 0 680
2017 368 74 74 65 10 16 40 0 647
2018 351 66 71 78 9 19 80 0 674
2019 341 53 71 101 5 17 89 0 677
2020 310 45 71 139 3 12 117 0 697
2021 292 35 73 139 6 13 103 0 661
2022 244 44 80 134 2 13 118 1 636
2023 233 38 79 117 4 7 108 0 586

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 Meeker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 323 17.0 19.0 0
1989 316 17.0 18.5 n/a
1990 329 17.8 18.4 0
1991 360 19.0 18.9 n/a
1992 541 26.7 20.2 n/a
1993 602 30.3 19.9 n/a
1994 559 28.5 19.6 n/a
1995 560 29.4 19.0 n/a
1996 560 29.4 19.0 n/a
1997 608 32.1 18.9 n/a
1998 632 32.0 19.8 n/a
1999 667 32.2 20.7 n/a
2000 668 32.2 20.7 n/a
2001 738 34.4 21.5 n/a
2002 788 38.4 20.5 15.9
2003 788 38.4 20.5 15.9
2004 787 38.0 20.7 15
2005 747 37.9 19.7 15.1
2006 792 38.0 20.8 16.8
2007 778 38.6 20.2 17.2
2008 805 37.5 21.5 18.4
2009 755 37.5 20.1 22.1
2010 743 34.6 21.4 25.2
2011 720 37.5 19.1 25
2012 713 34.5 20.6 21.6
2013 657 33.9 19.3 29.4
2014 648 n/a n/a 30.1
2015 656 30.0 21.8 32.5
2016 680 32.0 21.2 30.7
2017 647 31.3 20.6 28.7
2018 674 31.5 21.3 28.2
2019 677 32.6 20.7 31
2020 697 32.9 21.1 34
2021 661 31.0 21.2 37.4
2022 636 31.1 20.4 27.4
2023 586 29.0 20.1 39.1

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 Meeker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 323 17.0 19.0 0
1989 316 17.0 18.5 n/a
1990 329 17.8 18.4 0
1991 360 19.0 18.9 n/a
1992 541 26.7 20.2 n/a
1993 602 30.3 19.9 n/a
1994 559 28.5 19.6 n/a
1995 560 29.4 19.0 n/a
1996 560 29.4 19.0 n/a
1997 608 32.1 18.9 n/a
1998 632 32.0 19.8 n/a
1999 667 32.2 20.7 n/a
2000 668 32.2 20.7 n/a
2001 738 34.4 21.5 n/a
2002 788 38.4 20.5 15.9
2003 788 38.4 20.5 15.9
2004 787 38.0 20.7 15
2005 747 37.9 19.7 15.1
2006 792 38.0 20.8 16.8
2007 778 38.6 20.2 17.2
2008 805 37.5 21.5 18.4
2009 755 37.5 20.1 22.1
2010 743 34.6 21.4 25.2
2011 720 37.5 19.1 25
2012 713 34.5 20.6 21.6
2013 657 33.9 19.3 29.4
2014 648 n/a n/a 30.1
2015 656 30.0 21.8 32.5
2016 680 32.0 21.2 30.7
2017 647 31.3 20.6 28.7
2018 674 31.5 21.3 28.2
2019 677 32.6 20.7 31
2020 697 32.9 21.1 34
2021 661 31.0 21.2 37.4
2022 636 31.1 20.4 27.4
2023 586 29.0 20.1 39.1

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

Meeker Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201880.8%0.0%1.7%1.3%2.9%96.3%96.3%95.4%96.3%97.1%84.2%
201985.7%0.0%0.9%1.4%4.6%96.8%97.2%97.7%95.4%96.3%87.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Meeker Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.2%0.0%0.9%2.8%97.5%98.0%98.1%97.1%98.0%97.7%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $705 (4.9%) $13,552 (95.0%) $14,258
2020 $795 (7.8%) $9,350 (92.2%) $10,146
2021 $1,130 (7.3%) $14,364 (92.7%) $15,494
2022 $1,467 (8.7%) $15,336 (91.3%) $16,803

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meeker Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 235th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 245th of 539 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meeker Middle School)54.659.8
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)4841.1
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Meeker Middle School)37.337.9
 0.6%
   6th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)31.928.2
 3.7%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Meeker Middle School)62.858.6
 4.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)5245.9
 6.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Meeker Middle School)44.527.8
 16.8%
   7th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)37.625.7
 11.9%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Meeker Middle School)68.949
 20%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)46.942.4
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Meeker Middle School)46.132.1
 14%
   8th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)30.719.8
 10.9%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Meeker Middle School)62.135.9
 26.2%
   8th Grade Science (Tacoma School District)42.531.9
 10.6%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meeker Middle School)6255.6
 6.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)53.447.2
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Meeker Middle School)42.632.4
 10.2%
   All Grades Math (Tacoma School District)39.430.5
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Meeker Middle School)62.135.9
 26.2%
   All Grades Science (Tacoma School District)45.640
 5.6%
   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 Students677586
 13.4%
African American5338
 28.3%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian7179
 11.3%
Hispanic101117
 15.8%
Pacific Islander177
 58.8%
White341233
 31.7%
Two or More Races89108
 21.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31%39.1%
 8.1%


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Students at Meeker Middle School are 40% White, 20% Hispanic, 18% Two or more races, 13% Asian, 6% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Meeker Middle School usually go on to attend Stadium High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 586 students attended Meeker Middle School.

Meeker Middle School ranks 245th of 539 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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