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Best Schools in 98407, WA
98407, WA has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,423 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 98407 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98407, WA
The top high schools in 98407, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Science And Math Institute
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students
2. Stadium High School
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Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1571 Students
3. Dr. Dolores Silas High School
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Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1114 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98407, WA
The top middle schools in 98407, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mason Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 659 Students
2. Truman Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98407, WA
The top elementary schools in 98407, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lowell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
2. Washington Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
3. Sherman Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 443 Students
4. Point Defiance Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
5. Downing Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
6. Skyline Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98407, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98407, WA has a total population of 21,945 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98407, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 98407, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98407, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98407, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 98407, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98407, WA
How many schools are in 98407, WA?
98407, WA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,423 students in total.
How do schools in 98407 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 98407 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 98407 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98407?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations