Best Schools in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA has a total of 28 schools including 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 11,932 students attend South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA schools. On average, schools in South Tacoma score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in South Tacoma N/A.

Best High Schools in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA has 8 high schools with 3,819 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in South Tacoma score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Tacoma N/A.

1. Science And Math Institute

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Actual Test Scores

52%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students

2. Curtis Senior High

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Actual Test Scores

49%

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University Place School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1349 Students

3. Insight School Of Wa Open Doors Program

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44%

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Quillayute Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4 Students

4. Mount Tahoma High School

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Actual Test Scores

29%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1430 Students

5. Oakland High School

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27%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students

6. Oakridge Group Home

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Actual Test Scores

18%

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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA has 7 middle schools with 3,797 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in South Tacoma score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Tacoma N/A.

1. Mason Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

43%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 659 Students

2. Narrows View Intermediate

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Actual Test Scores

37%

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University Place School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 712 Students

3. Truman Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

33%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students

4. Hilltop Heritage Middle School

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30%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students

5. Angelo Giaudrone Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

21%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students

6. Gray Middle School

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18%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students

7. Lochburn Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

13%

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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA has 13 elementary schools with 4,316 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in South Tacoma score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Tacoma N/A.

1. Evergreen Primary

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41%

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University Place School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 540 Students

2. Whittier Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

33%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students

3. Oak Grove

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Actual Test Scores

33%

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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 11 Students

4. Visitation Catholic Stem Academy

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26%

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Visitation Catholic Stem Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 134 Students

5. Delong Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

24%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students

6. Arlington Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

21%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 397 Students

7. Stanley Elementary School

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20%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students

8. Manitou Park Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

19%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students

9. Mccarver Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

19%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students

10. Edison Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

19%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA has a total population of 32,444 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

11,932

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

79.66 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

8.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

70.69 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.

ISP Report Card

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,737 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA Internet Health Assessment.

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Waller, Tacoma, WA

Actual Test Scores: 11%
Projected Test Scores: 33%
Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations