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Thomas Middle School

Clover Park School District · Pierce County · 11509 Holden Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98498.0

(253)583-5440

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5/10
#217
Rank 217 out of 408
English Language Arts5/10 · #237 · 43rd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #164 · 60th percentile
Science3/10 · #277 · 29th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Thomas Middle School sits in Lakewood, a working-class city just southwest of Tacoma with a strong military community feel, thanks to its proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a relative bright spot, and it's a reasonable fit for families looking for a stable, no-frills middle school experience in a tight-knit, diverse community. Lakewood itself has been investing in revitalization in recent years, and families who appreciate that kind of community-in-progress energy — and want a school that reflects the real, varied fabric of the South Sound — will feel at home here.

Student Demographics

904 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
292 (32%)
Hispanic
250 (28%)
Multiple Races
145 (16%)
African American
112 (12%)
Pacific Islander
55 (6%)
Other
50 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners96 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged553 (61%)
Students with Disabilities179 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

942
Enrollment
57
Teachers (FTE)
16.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
20.3
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #199 · 52nd percentile

59 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found