Best Schools in Tacoma, FL
Tacoma, FL has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,072 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Tacoma don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tacoma, FL
The top high schools in Tacoma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1220 Students
2. Hawthorne Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 458 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tacoma, FL
The top middle schools in Tacoma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abraham Lincoln Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 709 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tacoma, FL
The top elementary schools in Tacoma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chester Shell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
2. Lake Forest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tacoma, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tacoma, FL has a total population of 298 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tacoma, FL
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 Tacoma, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tacoma, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tacoma, FL.
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 Tacoma, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tacoma, FL
How many schools are in Tacoma, FL?
Tacoma, FL has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,072 students in total.
How do schools in Tacoma perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Tacoma score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Tacoma don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tacoma?
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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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations