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Best Schools in Central, Tacoma, WA
Central, Tacoma, WA has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,650 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Central meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central, Tacoma, WA
The top high schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stadium High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1571 Students
2. Dr. Dolores Silas High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1114 Students
3. Foss High School
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Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 587 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central, Tacoma, WA
The top middle schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mason Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 659 Students
2. Hunt Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
3. Hilltop Heritage Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students
4. Bryant Montessori Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 105 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central, Tacoma, WA
The top elementary schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delong Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
2. Bryant Montessori School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
3. Stanley Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
4. Franklin Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students
5. Mccarver Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central, Tacoma, WA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central, Tacoma, WA has a total population of 22,270 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central, Tacoma, 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 Central, Tacoma, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
61.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
51.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central, Tacoma, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central, Tacoma, 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 Central, Tacoma, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central, Tacoma, WA
How many schools are in Central, Tacoma, WA?
Central, Tacoma, WA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,650 students in total.
How do schools in Central perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Central score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Central meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central?
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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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 49%
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