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Best Schools in 98444, WA
98444, WA has 29 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 18 elementary) serving 16,073 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 98444 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98444, WA
The top high schools in 98444, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 727 Students
2. Spanaway Lake High School
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1817 Students
3. Franklin Pierce High School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
4. Mount Tahoma High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1430 Students
5. Washington High School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
6. Gates Secondary School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 86 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98444, WA
The top middle schools in 98444, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spanaway Middle School
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
2. Morris Ford Middle School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
3. Baker Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students
4. Perry G Keithley Middle School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98444, WA
The top elementary schools in 98444, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Sales Elementary
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 401 Students
2. Carter Lake Elementary School
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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
3. Fern Hill Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
4. Midland Elementary
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
5. Brookdale Elementary
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students
6. Spanaway Elementary
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students
7. Christensen Elementary
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students
8. Chester H Thompson Elementary
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students
9. Larchmont Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
10. Four Heroes Elementary
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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98444, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98444, WA has a total population of 36,786 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98444, 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 98444, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
59.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
51.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98444, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98444, WA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 98444, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98444, WA
How many schools are in 98444, WA?
98444, WA has 29 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 16,073 students in total.
How do schools in 98444 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 98444 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 98444 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98444?
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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