Tahoma School District

The Tahoma School District in Washington state is home to 10 high-performing schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district is ranked 9th out of 247 districts in the state and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating an exceptional educational system.

Several schools in the district stand out for their exceptional academic performance. Tahoma Senior High School ranks among the top 39 high schools in Washington and boasts high test scores, a 90.4% 4-year graduation rate, and a low 6.9% dropout rate. At the elementary level, Cedar River Elementary and Rock Creek Elementary are among the top 62 and 137 schools in the state, respectively, with exceptional English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates.

Across the district, students perform significantly better than the state average on standardized assessments, with proficiency rates often 20-30 percentage points higher than the Washington state average. The district also has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate, ranging from 12.48% to 33.6% across the schools, and higher-than-average spending per student, from $14,599 to $19,610. While the district demonstrates a strong educational system, there are some disparities in performance and demographics between the schools, suggesting a need to address equity and support for students from lower-income backgrounds.