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Best Schools in 98445, WA
98445, WA has 23 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 15,284 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 98445 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98445, WA
The top high schools in 98445, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spanaway Lake High School
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1817 Students
2. Franklin Pierce High School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
3. Mount Tahoma High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1430 Students
4. Washington High School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98445, WA
The top middle schools in 98445, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spanaway Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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. Cedarcrest Middle School
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
4. Baker Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students
5. Perry G Keithley Middle School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98445, WA
The top elementary schools in 98445, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 559 Students
2. Collins Elementary
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
3. Midland Elementary
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
4. Brookdale Elementary
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students
5. Naches Trail Elementary
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
6. Spanaway Elementary
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students
7. Evergreen Elementary
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 539 Students
8. Central Avenue Elementary
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 379 Students
9. Chester H Thompson Elementary
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students
10. Larchmont Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98445, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98445, WA has a total population of 34,013 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98445, 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 98445, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98445, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98445, 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 98445, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98445, WA
How many schools are in 98445, WA?
98445, WA has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 15,284 students in total.
How do schools in 98445 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 98445 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 98445 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98445?
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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