Stewart Middle School

650 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Stewart Middle School, located in Tacoma, Washington, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Tacoma Public Schools district. Housed in a historic building that underwent a significant multi-million dollar renovation completed in 2017, the school is well-regarded for blending its traditional architectural heritage with modern, state-of-the-art learning facilities. The campus is designed to support 21st-century education, featuring flexible learning spaces, upgraded technology, and specialized areas for arts and athletics.

As part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, Stewart Middle School emphasizes a global perspective and rigorous academic inquiry, encouraging students to become critical thinkers and active members of their community. The school promotes a supportive environment that prioritizes student engagement, social-emotional learning, and academic growth. By fostering a culture of collaboration, Stewart aims to prepare its diverse student body for high school success and long-term academic and personal achievement.

650

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stewart Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	210
Black	57
Asian	94
Two or More	111
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	26

Hispanic
210 (32.4%)
White
148 (22.8%)
Two or More
111 (17.1%)
Asian
94 (14.5%)
Black
57 (8.8%)
Pacific Islander
26 (4.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-2200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	117

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 223

Grade 7 218

Grade 8 209