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Best Schools in 98421, WA
98421, WA has 16 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,244 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 98421 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98421, WA
The top high schools in 98421, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stadium High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1571 Students
2. Fife High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fife School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 879 Students
3. Tacoma School Of The Arts
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 624 Students
4. Lincoln High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
5. Summit Public School: Olympus
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Public School: Olympus • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98421, WA
The top middle schools in 98421, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meeker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
2. Hilltop Heritage Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students
3. Surprise Lake Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fife School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 650 Students
4. First Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98421, WA
The top elementary schools in 98421, 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. Crescent Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
3. N.e. Tacoma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 367 Students
4. Fife Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fife School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 838 Students
5. Roosevelt Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
6. Mccarver Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98421, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98421, WA has a total population of 1,199 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98421, 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 98421, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
186.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
37.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
149.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98421, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98421, 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 98421, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98421, WA
How many schools are in 98421, WA?
98421, WA has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,244 students in total.
How do schools in 98421 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 98421 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 98421 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98421?
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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