Dessie F Evans Elementary is a public school in Puyallup, Washington, serving 988 students in grades PK-6. This diverse school generally performs well academically, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, particularly in 6th grade. However, the school faces some challenges in supporting its English Language Learners and Special Education students.
Dessie F Evans stands out for its racial diversity, with 45.24% White, 26.72% Hispanic, 7.69% Asian, and 11.64% two or more races. Academically, the school outperforms the Puyallup School District and Washington state averages, with 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 48.87% in Math. The school's 6th grade students are especially strong, with 63.87% proficient in English Language Arts and 63.03% in Math. In contrast, the school's 5th grade Math performance, at 30.69% proficient, is lower compared to the district and state.
Dessie F Evans generally outperforms nearby schools like Emma L Carson Elementary and Pope Elementary, but Woodland Elementary has stronger overall performance, particularly in Math and Science. The school serves a significant population of students from lower-income families, with 38.06% to 41.7% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the school has seen improvements in performance for female and Hispanic students, its support for English Language Learners and Special Education students remains an area for growth.
Students who attend Dessie F Evans Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Ballou Junior HighHigh : Gov John Rogers High School
Puyallup School District
Dessie F Evans Elementary ranks 540th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 988 students attended Dessie F Evans Elementary.
Students at Dessie F Evans Elementary are 45% White, 27% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 6% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.