Overview

Morris Ford Middle School is a public school in Tacoma, WA, offering a Gifted & Talented program and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 3 middle schools in Franklin Pierce School District.

School Rating

Morris Ford Middle School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Washington with the same grade levels.
4/10
GreatSchools Rating

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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

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About the School

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Neighborhood

1602 104th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
School leader: Ms Heather Renner
(253) 298-3605
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