Wainwright Intermediate School

Public Middle School | Grade 4-8

130 Alameda Ave, Fircrest, WA

Tacoma School District

2.8

1.0

370 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dorothy Williams

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
31%

Reading Proficiency
48%

C+

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

48%

Math Proficiency

31%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 18:1 Teachers 21	Full Time Teachers 21
Teachers in First or Second Year 30%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

227:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.9%	Female 46.1%
White 33%	Two or more races 26%
Hispanic 18.7%	Black 16.2%
Asian 2.8%	Native American <1%

School Rankings

#27 Most Diverse Public MS in Washington

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0

6/16/2024

Currently still in wainright, but going strong, The staff there are currently really good and they like to handle stuff with care they dont yell at you they dont get mad at you they treat you with respect if you treat them with respect, i do have a nick with a science teacher called mr, donovan, thats all i can remember from his name, the school all togeter is a great place to be in but the staff can be a bit concerning at times.

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1.0 other

3/22/2026

Would not go to this school hunt is way better if you guys don’t want a principal that makes us feel unsafe around the school and dosent provide for the kids ineed

1.0 parent

1/3/2010

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Washington Pierce County Fircrest 98466

Wainwright Intermediate School is a public school for students in grades 4-8 in Fircrest, WA, in the Fircrest neighborhood, and is served by the Tacoma School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 370 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Wainwright Intermediate School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $656,279. Discover additional schools in the area, like The School at Pearl Youth Residence, Foss High School, Dr. Dolores Silas High School, and more. Learn more about what Fircrest has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wainwright Intermediate School.

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