Best High Schools in 98422, WA

High schools
6
Students
5,705
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 98422, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Science And Math Institute

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students

2. Stadium High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1571 Students

3. Fife High School

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fife School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 879 Students

4. Todd Beamer High School

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1302 Students

5. Decatur High School

D-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1327 Students

6. Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 16 Students

Best Middle Schools in 98422, WA

Middle schools
7
Students
4,257
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 98422, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mason Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 659 Students

2. Meeker Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students

3. Hilltop Heritage Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students

4. Surprise Lake Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fife School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 650 Students

5. Lakota Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 632 Students

6. Illahee Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 671 Students

7. Sequoyah Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 98422, WA

Elementary schools
10
Students
4,127
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 98422, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Browns Point Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 434 Students

2. Lowell Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students

3. Crescent Heights Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students

4. N.e. Tacoma Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 367 Students

5. Twin Lakes Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students

6. Green Gables Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students

7. Fife Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fife School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 838 Students

8. Enterprise Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students

9. Rainier View Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students

10. The Seabury School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

The Seabury School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 97 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 98422, WA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

98422, WA has a total population of 21,339 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 98422, WA

14,690

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 98422, WA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

23.35 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.81 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

20.53 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98422, WA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98422, WA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,971 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

89 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 98422, WA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 98422, WA

How many schools are in 98422, WA?

98422, WA has 25 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 14,690 students in total.

How do schools in 98422 perform on state tests?

On average, 25 schools in 98422 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 98422 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98422?

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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  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations