Best Schools in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, WA has a total of 140 schools including 39 high schools, 30 middle schools and 70 elementary schools. A total of 68,733 students attend Tacoma, WA schools. On average, schools in Tacoma score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Tacoma greatly exceed expectations.

Best High Schools in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, WA has 39 high schools with 24,478 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 Tacoma score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Tacoma N/A.

1. Gateway To College

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Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 11 Students

2. 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

3. Puyallup High School

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Actual Test Scores

51%

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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1701 Students

4. 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

5. Stadium High School

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Actual Test Scores

45%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1571 Students

6. Steilacoom High

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Actual Test Scores

44%

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Steilacoom Hist. School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 946 Students

7. Insight School Of Wa Open Doors Program

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Actual Test Scores

44%

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

8. Dr. Dolores Silas High School

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Actual Test Scores

40%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1114 Students

9. Fife High School

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40%

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Fife School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 879 Students

10. Graham Kapowsin High School

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38%

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Bethel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2011 Students

Best Middle Schools in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, WA has 30 middle schools with 18,500 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 Tacoma score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Tacoma greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lakeridge Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 838 Students

2. Mason Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

43%

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

3. Meeker Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

39%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students

4. 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

5. Aylen Jr High

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Actual Test Scores

37%

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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 711 Students

6. Liberty Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

36%

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Bethel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students

7. Cougar Mountain Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

34%

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Bethel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 614 Students

8. Bryant Montessori Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

33%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 105 Students

9. Truman Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

33%

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

10. Yelm Middle School

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33%

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Yelm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, WA has 70 elementary schools with 25,735 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 Tacoma score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Tacoma N/A.

1. Browns Point Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

57%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 434 Students

2. Sherman Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

55%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 443 Students

3. Washington Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

54%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students

4. Chloe Clark Elementary

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Actual Test Scores

47%

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Steilacoom Hist. School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 520 Students

5. Carter Lake Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

46%

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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students

6. Lowell Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

46%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students

7. Jefferson Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

45%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students

8. Grant Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

43%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students

9. Point Defiance Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

42%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students

10. St Charles Borromeo Catholic School

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Actual Test Scores

42%

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St Charles Borromeo Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 483 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Tacoma, WA

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

Community Factors

Tacoma, WA has a total population of 253,075 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Tacoma, WA

68,733

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Tacoma, WA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

50.79 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

7.36 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

43.43 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tacoma, WA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,880 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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