Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98394

Summary:

The 98394 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Vaughn Elementary School, which serves the local community as part of the highly-ranked Peninsula School District. Vaughn Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, particularly in science, and provides a diverse learning environment for its 327 students.

With a student-teacher ratio of 14.8 to 1 and per-student spending of $20,709, Vaughn Elementary is well-resourced and able to invest in its students' education. The school's academic excellence is reflected in its ranking in the top 30% of Washington elementary schools, and its strong performance across English Language Arts, Math, and Science assessments. While the school's proficiency rates in ELA and Math are still below district averages, Vaughn Elementary's overall academic achievements make it a standout institution in the region.

Serving a diverse student population that is 74.31% White, 14.07% Hispanic, and 10.7% two or more races, Vaughn Elementary provides a rich learning environment for its community. The school's location in the small, rural town of Vaughn suggests it plays an important role as a hub and resource for local families, and its reputation for academic excellence is likely a point of pride for the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Math (2024)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vaughn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17521 Hall Road KPN	Vaughn	98394	Pierce County	Peninsula School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 530-4700	327	22	14.8	42.5%	243 (74.3%)	1 (0.3%)	46 (14.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.7%)	67.9	339^th of 1168 public elementary schools	71.0%		74.6	280^th of 1169 public elementary schools	76.0%	59	71.4	71.4	43.2	57.4	71.4	57.9	51.4	53.9	66.7	57.3	91.7	91.7	91.7	91.7	91.7	91.7	94.4	91.7	91.7	91.7	$20,709	$3,528	$17,181

Cities Near Zip Code 98394

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Vaughn	1.08 mi	1	43^rd
Lakebay	1.59 mi	2	129^th
Gig Harbor	4.48 mi	14	47^th
Belfair	6.65 mi	7	251^st
Grapeview	6.95 mi	1	69^th

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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.

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