- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tacoma, WA
Stewart Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stewart Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530870001504
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stewart Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #12 of 14
- middle schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Stewart Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Middle School ranks #12 of 14 middle schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870001504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Stewart Middle School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530870001504 · Tacoma, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 20.3:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Stadium High School (1,700 students)
Stewart Middle School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Stewart Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stadium High S
Stadium High School
1,700 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,556 students
- Mount Tahoma H
Mount Tahoma High School
1,410 students
- Dr. Dolores Si
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
1,160 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
687 students
- This school 650
Stewart Middle School
650 students
What this shows Stewart Middle School reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stewart Middle School compares
Stewart Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Washington - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 74 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
White 22.8%
Two or More 17.1%
Asian 14.5%
African American 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.3, Stewart Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tacoma School District reports $19,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stewart Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Tahoma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stewart Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Tacoma
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Morris Ford Middle School
Standard public school
831 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Spanaway Middle School
Standard public school
766 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Baker Middle School
Standard public school
687 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Mason Middle School
Standard public school
639 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
First Creek Middle School
Standard public school
584 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Meeker Middle School
Standard public school
567 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~650 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stewart Middle School
How many students attend Stewart Middle School?
Stewart Middle School has 650 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stewart Middle School?
56.5% of students at Stewart Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stewart Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stewart Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 32.4% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stewart Middle School?
Stewart Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stewart Middle School rank among middle schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Middle School ranks #12 of 14 middle schools in Tacoma, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tacoma School District?
Besides Stewart Middle School, Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students), Lincoln High School (1,556 students), and Mount Tahoma High School (1,410 students). See the Tacoma School District district page for the complete list.