Truman Middle School

Truman Middle School sits in the north end of Tacoma, one of the city's more established and quietly charming neighborhoods, close to Proctor District coffee shops, local restaurants, and views of Commencement Bay. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, making it a reasonable fit for families rooted in the community who value a neighborhood school feel over a highly competitive academic environment. Tacoma itself has a lot of character — it's an increasingly vibrant city with a strong arts scene and a more affordable cost of living than nearby Seattle — and families drawn to that urban-but-grounded lifestyle tend to find the north end a particularly appealing place to put down roots.