Summary:
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tacoma, Washington, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Bethel School District. This diverse school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, particularly for historically underserved student subgroups.
With strong academic performance across subjects, Katherine G. Johnson Elementary stands out. In the 2023-2024 school year, 57.2% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 49.89% for the Bethel School District and 52.63% for the state. In Math, 57.58% of students were proficient, versus 36.67% for the district and 41.68% for the state. The school also excels in Science, with 72.63% of students proficient or better, far exceeding the district's 42.02% and the state's 49.73%. This academic excellence extends to specific student subgroups, with the school ranking highly for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income students.
While Katherine G. Johnson Elementary's performance is impressive, there are opportunities for continued growth. The school's racial diversity, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, and multi-racial students, is a key strength, but the academic achievement of multi-racial and male students could be an area of focus. Additionally, the school's 3rd-grade Math scores, though still above district and state averages, present a potential area for improvement. Overall, Katherine G. Johnson Elementary is a high-performing school that provides a strong educational foundation for its diverse student population.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Bethel School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
340th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,650
Students who attend Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.1
Number of students: 559
Racial breakdown:
White:
29.3%
Hispanic:
20.2%
Two or more races:
19.1%
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African American:
13.6%
Asian:
9.8%
Pacific Islander:
7.3%
Not Specified:
0.4%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.7%
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