Best Schools in Fircrest, WA
Fircrest, WA has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,584 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Fircrest greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fircrest, WA
The top high schools in Fircrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Curtis Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University Place School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1349 Students
2. Foss High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 587 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fircrest, WA
The top middle schools in Fircrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Narrows View Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University Place School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 712 Students
2. Hunt Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
3. Wainwright Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 373 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fircrest, WA
The top elementary schools in Fircrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Evergreen Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University Place School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 540 Students
2. Delong Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
3. Whittier Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 326 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fircrest, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fircrest, WA has a total population of 7,467 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fircrest, 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 Fircrest, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fircrest, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fircrest, 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 Fircrest, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fircrest, WA
How many schools are in Fircrest, WA?
Fircrest, WA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,584 students in total.
How do schools in Fircrest perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Fircrest score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Fircrest greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fircrest?
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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