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Best Schools in 98424, WA
98424, WA has 18 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,912 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 98424 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98424, WA
The top high schools in 98424, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Puyallup High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1701 Students
2. Stadium High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1571 Students
3. Fife High School
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Projected Test Scores
Fife School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 879 Students
4. Lincoln High School
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Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
5. Fife Open Doors
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fife School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 29 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98424, WA
The top middle schools in 98424, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edgemont Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 521 Students
2. Meeker Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
3. Surprise Lake Middle School
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Fife School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 650 Students
4. First Creek Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98424, WA
The top elementary schools in 98424, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Puyallup School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 685 Students
2. N.e. Tacoma Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 367 Students
3. Hedden Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Fife School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 436 Students
4. Fife Elementary School
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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. Discovery Primary School
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Fife School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 496 Students
7. Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy
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Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 106 Students
8. Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy
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Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 106 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98424, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98424, WA has a total population of 12,215 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98424, 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 98424, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
49.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98424, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98424, 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 98424, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98424, WA
How many schools are in 98424, WA?
98424, WA has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,912 students in total.
How do schools in 98424 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 98424 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 98424 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98424?
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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