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Bryant Montessori Middle School

717 S. Grant Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405 · (253) 571-2800 · Pierce County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL135 STUDENTS
Enrollment
135
Middle
DISTRICT 474 · STATE 577
Student : Teacher
6.0:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.0:1 · STATE 18.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
65 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
45
Grade 7
46
Grade 8
44
Student demographics
White
7656%
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
2418%
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 27%
Black
43%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 5%
Asian
43%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 9%
Two+
2317%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 9%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
11%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 2%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
7052%
Female
6447%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
39.9%
WA avg 58.4% . -2.6pp since 2021
Math
23.2%
WA avg 51.2% . -11.0pp since 2021
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
UNDERPERFORMING
Bottom 10% of WA schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
37.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
47.9%
based on WA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-10.8pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

About Bryant Montessori Middle School

Set in Tacoma, Washington, Bryant Montessori Middle School is a tiny intermediate school, part of Tacoma School District. It works with 135 students across grades 6 through 8. By comparison, Washington's public schools average about 577 students each, so Bryant Montessori Middle School sits 77% smaller than that benchmark.

Bryant Montessori Middle School is one of 66 schools operated by Tacoma School District, a district that serves 28,900 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Bryant Montessori Middle School shows that 56% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder reads as 18% Hispanic, 17% multiracial, 3% Black, 3% Asian.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 6.0:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 18.9:1 average. An estimated 48% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), On a poverty-adjusted basis, Bryant Montessori Middle School sits in the bottom 10% statewide. Predicted proficiency from the FRL regression is roughly 47.9%; actual is 37.1%, a gap of -10.8 points.

Around the school, Pierce County reports that median household earnings sit near $99,564, roughly 31% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Bryant Montessori Middle School is one of 287 public schools in Pierce County (combined enrollment of about 138,462 students).

Nearest neighbor: Bryant Montessori School, around 0.0 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Bryant Montessori Middle School at 4th of 6; the average score across the group is 44.1%.

The school occupies a downtown site.

On the community side, the feed for Bryant Montessori Middle School typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Pierce County at a glance

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Population
930,319
Census ACS
Median income
$99,564
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
287
138,462 students

Quick facts

School name
Bryant Montessori Middle School
District
Tacoma School District
Address
717 S. Grant Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone
(253) 571-2800
County
Pierce County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
135
Teachers (FTE)
23
Student–teacher ratio
6.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
65 (48%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
530870003757
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Bryant Montessori Middle School
How large is Bryant Montessori Middle School?
Bryant Montessori Middle School enrolls approximately 135 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Bryant Montessori Middle School serve?
Bryant Montessori Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Bryant Montessori Middle School?
Approximately 6.0:1 students per teacher at Bryant Montessori Middle School.
How diverse is Bryant Montessori Middle School?
Bryant Montessori Middle School reports a student body of 56% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% Asian, 17% Two or more.
Who oversees Bryant Montessori Middle School?
Bryant Montessori Middle School is overseen by Tacoma School District in Pierce County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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