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Best Schools in 98443, WA
98443, WA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 8,402 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 98443 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98443, WA
The top high schools in 98443, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Puyallup High School
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1701 Students
2. Franklin Pierce High School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
3. Lincoln High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98443, WA
The top middle schools in 98443, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aylen Jr High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 711 Students
2. Morris Ford Middle School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
3. First Creek Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98443, WA
The top elementary schools in 98443, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waller Road Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Puyallup School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 310 Students
2. Central Avenue Elementary
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 379 Students
3. Boze Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98443, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98443, WA has a total population of 5,745 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98443, 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 98443, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98443, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98443, 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 98443, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98443, WA
How many schools are in 98443, WA?
98443, WA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 8,402 students in total.
How do schools in 98443 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 98443 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 98443 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98443?
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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