Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98374


Summary:

The 98374 zip code area in Puyallup, Washington is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Puyallup School District. The district is ranked 88 out of 247 in Washington and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the area, Ridgecrest Elementary consistently ranks as one of the top elementary schools in the state with a 4-star rating, and Emerald Ridge High School is a strong performer, ranking 132 out of 437 high schools in Washington and earning a 4-star rating. Emerald Ridge High School has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science compared to state and district averages, though its dropout rate is slightly higher than the state average.

The schools in the 98374 zip code area generally perform better than state averages in English Language Arts and Science, but lag behind in Math proficiency. There is also a wide range in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 33.38% at G.W. Edgerton Elementary to 62.43% at Wildwood Elementary, which tends to correlate with lower academic performance. Overall, the data suggests that while the Puyallup School District is performing reasonably well, there is room for improvement, particularly in supporting schools serving economically disadvantaged populations.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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