D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Stewart Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 5010 S Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 15th percentile in Washington
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 38th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
621
Students
enrolled
21.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%15/1002.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%38/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.80 in 2009–19; 52nd percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −25 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency43% (−16 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−17 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%42%reading -20 pts, math -15 pts15th percentile (list)
Black32%17%reading -8 pts, math -8 pts22nd percentile (list)
Hispanic42%22%reading +0 pts, math -9 pts31st percentile (list)
Asian52%47%reading -21 pts, math -22 pts21st percentile (list)
Multiracial47%17%reading -16 pts, math -34 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income39%26%reading -4 pts, math -6 pts24th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5010 S Pacific Ave
City Tacoma
ZIP Code 98408
District 5308700
NCES School ID 530870001504
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98408

Understanding the community around Stewart Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,502
Per Capita Income $35,706
Poverty Rate 5.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%
High School or Higher 89.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $355,500
Median Rent $1,476
Owner-Occupied 66.5%
Renter-Occupied 33.5%
View full data for ZIP 98408 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Stewart Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 31.9%
White 24.3%
Two or More Races 18.4%
Asian 11.9%
Black 9.5%
Pacific Islander 3.4%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 621
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Stewart Middle School?
Stewart Middle School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Stewart Middle School?
Stewart Middle School has 621 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1.
What grades does Stewart Middle School serve?
Stewart Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Stewart Middle School receive per student?
Stewart Middle School receives $23,190 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Stewart Middle School in 98408 ▼
Avg Home Value
$437,839
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,440
1-Year Change
+2.3%
% Renters
33.5%

Other Schools in 98408

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026