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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 98390

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At a glance

Schools

1,611

Students

Top rankedSumner Middle School75^th of 534 Washington middle schools

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Biggest riser

Mountain View Middle School up 31 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

In the 98390 zip code covering Bonney Lake and Sumner, Washington, families have access to two well-regarded middle schools, Mountain View Middle School and Sumner Middle School, both part of the highly-ranked Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.

When comparing the two, Sumner Middle School stands out for its stronger academic performance, ranking higher statewide and demonstrating greater proficiency in math and English Language Arts. This is notable because it achieves these results while serving a student population with a higher level of economic need. The school also benefits from a slightly lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending. Mountain View Middle School is the larger of the two schools and serves a community with less economic need, yet it trails in most academic metrics, particularly showing a decline in math scores in higher grades.

Both schools have maintained strong 4-star ratings and operate in a top-performing district, though each has unique patterns. Sumner Middle shows remarkable strength in upper-grade English and consistent math performance, while Mountain View Middle slightly edges ahead in science proficiency. For parents, this area offers two good choices within an excellent district, with Sumner Middle currently demonstrating the strongest academic outcomes, especially in supporting student success across different economic backgrounds.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sumner Middle School	Public	6-8	1508 Willow	Sumner	98390	Pierce County	Sumner-Bonney Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 891-5000	674	35	19.0	43.6%	370 (54.9%)	8 (1.2%)	168 (24.9%)	34 (5.0%)	4 (0.6%)	12 (1.8%)	78 (11.6%)	83.9	75^th of 534 public middle schools	86.0%		78.8	94^th of 535 public middle schools	82.4%	19	54.2	54.2	61.7	74.2	71.2	69.3	57.8	60.6	59.2	59.3	$17,590	$482	$17,108
Mountain View Middle School	Public	6-8	10921 199th Ave Ct E	Bonney Lake	98390	Pierce County	Sumner-Bonney Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 891-5200	937	45	20.6	29.5%	576 (61.5%)	26 (2.8%)	168 (17.9%)	54 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.7%)	105 (11.2%)	78.2	100^th of 534 public middle schools	81.3%		70.3	131^st of 535 public middle schools	75.5%	31	55.1	55.1	67.6	69.3	63.5	66.8	54.7	52.0	47.8	51.6	$16,856	$333	$16,523

Cities Near Zip Code 98390

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bonney Lake	0.75 mi	9	15^th
Sumner	2.17 mi	6	35^th
Puyallup	3.08 mi	36	116^th
Buckley	3.82 mi	8	52^nd
Lake Tapps	4.22 mi	3	17^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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