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Best Schools in Waller, Tacoma, WA
Waller, Tacoma, WA has 15 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,970 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Waller exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waller, Tacoma, WA
The top high schools in Waller, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Puyallup High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1701 Students
2. Franklin Pierce High School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
3. Lincoln High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waller, Tacoma, WA
The top middle schools in Waller, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aylen Jr High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 711 Students
2. Morris Ford Middle School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
3. First Creek Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waller, Tacoma, WA
The top elementary schools in Waller, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fruitland Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Puyallup School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 614 Students
2. Maplewood Elementary
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 351 Students
3. Waller Road Elementary
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 310 Students
4. Karshner Elementary
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 380 Students
5. Central Avenue Elementary
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 379 Students
6. Boze Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
7. Roosevelt Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waller, Tacoma, WA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waller, Tacoma, WA has a total population of 5,985 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waller, 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 Waller, Tacoma, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waller, Tacoma, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waller, 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 Waller, Tacoma, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waller, Tacoma, WA
How many schools are in Waller, Tacoma, WA?
Waller, Tacoma, WA has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,970 students in total.
How do schools in Waller perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Waller score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Waller exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waller?
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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