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Reed Elementary School

Summary:

Reed Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tacoma, Washington, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 17.17% White, 23.82% African American, 23.27% Hispanic, and other minority groups.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, Reed Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Washington elementary schools in academic performance. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the Tacoma School District and Washington state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Interestingly, the school's African American and Hispanic student subgroups perform relatively better compared to the overall school performance, while the White, multi-racial, and low socioeconomic status student subgroups consistently rank in the bottom 20% of Washington elementary schools.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Reed Elementary, ranging from 54.31% to 76.79% in recent years, indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This, combined with the school's significant underperformance compared to its peers, suggests that Reed Elementary may be struggling to provide a high-quality education to its diverse student body. The school's challenges highlight the need for a comprehensive review of its educational strategies, resource allocation, and targeted support for underperforming student groups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1802 S 36th St
       Tacoma, WA  98418

(253) 571-6464

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1049th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,612 Help


Students who attend Reed Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
High:    Foss High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  361

Racial breakdown:

African American:
23.8%
Two or more races:
23.8%
Hispanic:
23.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.6% Help


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Compare Details Reed Elementary School ranks worse than 89.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 30th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Reed Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (23.8%), two or more races (23.8%), Hispanic (23.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reed Elementary School is 13.8, which is the 3rd best among 35 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reed Elementary School is $22,612, which is the 5th highest among 35 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Reed Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Reed Elementary School 1049th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Reed Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tacoma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tacoma School District 152nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Reed Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Reed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.24 937th 1026 8.7%
2005 29.10 777th 1031 24.6%
2006 21.26 897th 1051 14.7%
2007 10.86 1003rd 1069 6.2%
2008 12.73 982nd 1067 8.0%
2009 6.72 1040th 1072 3.0%
2010 9.42 1041st 1088 4.3%
2011 25.71 894th 1092 18.1%
2012 19.27 964th 1097 12.1%
2013 3.81 1096th 1106 0.9%
2015 11.63 986th 1067 7.6%
2016 15.55 926th 1053 12.1%
2017 6.51 1028th 1056 2.7%
2018 11.91 973rd 1054 7.7%
2019 18.80 946th 1130 16.3%
2021 12.16 1012th 1107 8.6%
2022 13.36 1058th 1169 9.5%
2023 20.42 970th 1169 17.0%
2024 14.40 1049th 1168 10.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Reed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.89 201st 212 5.2%
2019 19.03 261st 303 13.9%
2021 6.24 127th 128 0.8%
2022 8.23 247th 252 2.0%
2023 27.47 154th 194 20.6%
2024 12.67 182nd 188 3.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Reed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.41 97th 333 70.9%
2019 49.45 91st 248 63.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Reed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.90 611th 637 4.1%
2022 31.93 340th 478 28.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Reed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.15 622nd 979 36.5%
2022 21.15 888th 1019 12.9%
2023 30.87 754th 1013 25.6%
2024 22.88 868th 1024 15.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Reed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.90 910th 1004 9.4%
2019 20.58 898th 1068 15.9%
2021 11.02 962nd 1008 4.6%
2022 9.48 1055th 1100 4.1%
2023 19.09 922nd 1094 15.7%
2024 9.47 1041st 1093 4.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Reed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.21 923rd 999 7.6%
2019 20.53 894th 1075 16.8%
2021 15.67 905th 1025 11.7%
2022 18.05 957th 1113 14.0%
2023 21.11 908th 1099 17.4%
2024 20.61 922nd 1099 16.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Reed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.01 69th 107 35.5%
2019 77.51 11th 110 90.0%
2022 55.95 40th 108 63.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Reed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.12 445th 540 17.6%
2019 44.99 384th 697 44.9%
2021 62.05 117th 501 76.6%
2022 39.13 411th 694 40.8%
2023 75.17 97th 633 84.7%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Reed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.59 744th 833 10.7%
2022 11.78 977th 1031 5.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Reed Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 369 71 54 10 10 n/a n/a 0 514
1989 376 91 60 15 17 n/a n/a 0 559
1990 339 103 59 17 13 n/a n/a 0 531
1991 315 89 57 18 14 n/a n/a 0 493
1992 312 104 87 29 8 n/a n/a 0 540
1993 347 150 60 43 11 n/a n/a 0 611
1994 348 140 55 43 7 n/a n/a 0 593
1995 305 155 84 47 8 n/a n/a 0 599
1996 305 155 84 47 8 n/a n/a 0 599
1997 288 159 71 64 12 n/a n/a 0 594
1998 326 181 74 73 12 n/a n/a 0 666
1999 317 191 86 73 8 n/a n/a 0 675
2000 293 181 87 88 9 n/a n/a 0 658
2001 251 191 88 95 10 n/a n/a 0 635
2002 254 197 82 108 9 n/a n/a 0 650
2003 254 197 82 108 9 n/a n/a 0 650
2004 182 183 69 120 15 n/a n/a 0 569
2005 168 178 66 119 10 n/a n/a 0 541
2006 150 162 74 120 8 n/a n/a 0 514
2007 129 141 76 140 11 n/a n/a 0 497
2008 117 155 62 139 7 n/a n/a 0 480
2009 107 175 58 147 10 n/a n/a 0 497
2010 102 197 49 145 7 n/a n/a 0 500
2011 104 104 38 116 5 8 70 0 445
2012 86 117 36 144 4 6 72 0 465
2013 105 153 38 185 4 7 18 0 510
2014 98 120 21 168 2 12 42 0 463
2015 97 105 33 162 2 18 50 0 467
2016 75 106 31 159 1 22 66 0 460
2017 69 101 32 159 2 37 87 0 487
2018 63 102 26 122 4 24 83 0 424
2019 62 93 23 116 4 27 95 0 420
2020 68 92 18 128 6 22 100 0 434
2021 61 82 16 122 2 16 93 0 392
2022 54 80 19 85 2 22 86 0 348
2023 62 86 18 84 3 22 86 0 361

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Reed Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 514 30.0 17.1 0
1989 559 32.0 17.4 n/a
1990 531 33.4 15.8 0
1991 493 32.0 15.4 n/a
1992 540 30.8 17.5 n/a
1993 611 34.0 18.0 n/a
1994 593 33.4 17.8 n/a
1995 599 31.8 18.8 n/a
1996 599 31.8 18.8 n/a
1997 594 34.3 17.3 n/a
1998 666 36.6 18.2 n/a
1999 675 36.2 18.6 n/a
2000 658 33.2 19.8 n/a
2001 635 36.0 17.6 n/a
2002 650 39.8 16.3 73.7
2003 650 39.8 16.3 73.7
2004 569 36.0 15.8 77.2
2005 541 35.6 15.2 73.8
2006 514 32.0 16.1 69.8
2007 497 28.0 17.8 76.5
2008 480 29.9 16.1 77.7
2009 497 29.9 16.6 83.1
2010 500 32.4 15.4 85.2
2011 445 31.4 14.1 73.5
2012 465 29.4 15.8 58.1
2013 510 28.4 17.9 86.9
2014 463 n/a n/a 84.2
2015 467 32.0 14.5 83.9
2016 460 28.0 16.4 82.8
2017 487 29.3 16.5 80.3
2018 424 29.5 14.3 82.5
2019 420 27.6 15.2 76.4
2020 434 29.9 14.4 79
2021 392 29.3 13.3 76.8
2022 348 25.6 13.5 54.3
2023 361 26.1 13.8 72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Reed Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 514 30.0 17.1 0
1989 559 32.0 17.4 n/a
1990 531 33.4 15.8 0
1991 493 32.0 15.4 n/a
1992 540 30.8 17.5 n/a
1993 611 34.0 18.0 n/a
1994 593 33.4 17.8 n/a
1995 599 31.8 18.8 n/a
1996 599 31.8 18.8 n/a
1997 594 34.3 17.3 n/a
1998 666 36.6 18.2 n/a
1999 675 36.2 18.6 n/a
2000 658 33.2 19.8 n/a
2001 635 36.0 17.6 n/a
2002 650 39.8 16.3 73.7
2003 650 39.8 16.3 73.7
2004 569 36.0 15.8 77.2
2005 541 35.6 15.2 73.8
2006 514 32.0 16.1 69.8
2007 497 28.0 17.8 76.5
2008 480 29.9 16.1 77.7
2009 497 29.9 16.6 83.1
2010 500 32.4 15.4 85.2
2011 445 31.4 14.1 73.5
2012 465 29.4 15.8 58.1
2013 510 28.4 17.9 86.9
2014 463 n/a n/a 84.2
2015 467 32.0 14.5 83.9
2016 460 28.0 16.4 82.8
2017 487 29.3 16.5 80.3
2018 424 29.5 14.3 82.5
2019 420 27.6 15.2 76.4
2020 434 29.9 14.4 79
2021 392 29.3 13.3 76.8
2022 348 25.6 13.5 54.3
2023 361 26.1 13.8 72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Reed Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201698.8%0.0%1.2%0.0%100.0%98.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201787.5%0.0%0.0%4.6%0.0%92.1%90.9%98.9%94.3%94.3%100.0%
201888.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.9%91.3%89.9%94.2%91.3%92.8%98.6%
201983.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.8%84.5%85.9%93.0%88.7%87.3%100.0%
202091.2%1.5%0.0%1.5%1.5%91.2%92.7%95.6%92.7%92.7%94.1%94.1%94.1%92.7%
202198.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%
202290.3%8.1%0.0%0.0%1.6%90.3%90.3%93.6%91.9%90.3%91.9%91.9%91.9%90.3%
202379.4%1.6%0.0%3.2%1.6%84.1%81.0%87.3%82.5%81.0%84.1%84.1%84.1%81.0%
202491.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.4%93.0%91.6%97.2%93.0%91.6%94.4%94.4%94.4%91.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Reed Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.4%0.0%0.0%1.5%98.5%98.7%98.7%98.5%98.7%99.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Reed Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,310 (7.0%) $17,321 (93.0%) $18,630
2020 $1,363 (9.1%) $13,553 (90.9%) $14,916
2021 $1,759 (8.6%) $18,577 (91.4%) $20,336
2022 $2,598 (11.5%) $20,013 (88.5%) $22,612

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Reed Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 946th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 970th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reed Elementary School)48.136.4
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)51.643.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Reed Elementary School)41.234.6
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Tacoma School District)52.543.4
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Reed Elementary School)37.325
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)55.546.3
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Reed Elementary School)25.520.5
 5%
   4th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)48.241
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Reed Elementary School)50.944.2
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)60.350.2
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Reed Elementary School)29.819.2
 10.6%
   5th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)4332.6
 10.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Reed Elementary School)34.642.3
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Tacoma School District)48.444.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Reed Elementary School)45.635.8
 9.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)53.447.2
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Reed Elementary School)32.125.2
 6.9%
   All Grades Math (Tacoma School District)39.430.5
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Reed Elementary School)34.642.3
 7.8%
   All Grades Science (Tacoma School District)45.640
 5.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students420361
 14%
African American9386
 7.5%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian2318
 21.7%
Hispanic11684
 27.6%
Pacific Islander2722
 18.5%
White6262
Two or More Races9586
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.4%72.6%
 3.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reed Elementary School

Students at Reed Elementary School are 24% African American, 24% Two or more races, 23% Hispanic, 17% White, 6% Pacific Islander, 5% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 361 students attended Reed Elementary School.

Reed Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Reed Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
High : Foss High School


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