Perry G. Keithley Middle School

Perry G. Keithley Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
12324 12th Ave S,  Tacoma, WA
Franklin Pierce School District
3.2
805 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Joyce Knowles
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
11.7%
State Average
41.7%
Science
13.8%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
428:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
46.5%
Hispanic
35.3%
White
21.9%
Two or more races
16.1%
Black
11.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
7.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.3%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#38 Most Diverse Public MS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/8/2025
We came from another country and my children were very well received, despite the fact that they did not speak English at the beginning. Very friendly teachers who help inspire our children. Good food, good teaching, my children are motivated to study and got high marks, they were well received and...
1.0 parent
6/24/2025
The scores speak for themselves. Horrible school. Horrible district with very little accountability. So much bullying even so much I sued the school because a teacher actually bullied my son and won a substantial amount of money. And still the bullying continues.
1.0 parent
3/31/2024
No recomiendo para nada esta escuela es lo peor que existe , mi menor hija fue atacada por una estudiante y fue todo premeditado todos estaban grabando la agresion y nadie hizo nada , y hace unos días otra vez la atacaron a mi menor hija y nadie hace nada por ello los seguridad están de adorno , pie...
4.0 parent
4/24/2019
nothing but issues at another school district but when we moved here we found out this school is better and handles bulling like a whip, I have daily communication with the teachers about grades and behavior.

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Perry G. Keithley Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Tacoma, WA, in the Parkland neighborhood, and is served by the Franklin Pierce School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 805 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Perry G. Keithley Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $553,582. Discover additional schools in the area, like Washington High School, Gates Secondary School, Franklin Pierce High School, and more. Learn more about what Tacoma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Perry G. Keithley Middle School.

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