Tacoma School District


Summary:

The Tacoma School District in Washington state encompasses 64 schools, including 36 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, 14 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving a diverse student population across the region.

Some of the standout schools in the district include Science and Math Institute, a public magnet high school that consistently ranks among the top in the state, as well as Stadium High School and Washington Elementary School, which boast exceptional academic performance and high proficiency rates. Other high-achieving elementary schools in the district include Lowell Elementary and Downing Elementary.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools struggling to meet state proficiency levels, particularly those with higher percentages of students from low-income families. The Tacoma School District faces challenges in ensuring equitable and high-quality education for all students, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to address these disparities.

District Detail

 601 S 8th
Tacoma, WA 98401-1357

 (253) 571-1000

SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 247 Washington districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 28,272

Primary Schools: 39
Middle Schools: 13
High Schools: 16
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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