Tacoma School District
- 601 SOUTH 8TH ZIP 98405
- TACOMA, WA 98401
- (253) 571-1010
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 50.4% | 71.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $10,073 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 17.9 | 19.1 |
| Number of Schools | 69 | - |
| Number of Students | 29,500 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,649 | - |
District Test Scores
HSPE - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.3% | 41.7% | |
| 2009 | 30.9% | 45.4% | |
| 2008 | 32.2% | 49.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.8% | 78.9% | |
| 2009 | 73.4% | 81.2% | |
| 2008 | 72.4% | 81.8% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.4% | 44.8% | |
| 2009 | 25.7% | 38.8% | |
| 2008 | 26.8% | 40.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.3% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.3% | 86.7% | |
| 2008 | 81.6% | 86.8% | |
MSP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.5% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 66.3% | |
| 2008 | 61.5% | 68.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.7% | 72.1% | |
| 2009 | 64.9% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 64.5% | 70.7% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.5% | 53.7% | |
| 2009 | 39.2% | 52.3% | |
| 2008 | 47.1% | 53.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 66.8% | 73.6% | |
| 2008 | 66.5% | 72.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.1% | 61.1% | |
| 2009 | 55.7% | 60.4% | |
| 2008 | 58.5% | 62.3% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.3% | 53.6% | |
| 2009 | 52.3% | 61.9% | |
| 2008 | 50.9% | 61.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.5% | 69.6% | |
| 2009 | 67.8% | 74.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 75.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 21.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2009 | 32.3% | 44.9% | |
| 2008 | 29.6% | 43.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.3% | 51.9% | |
| 2009 | 38.9% | 50.9% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 49.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.7% | 64.6% | |
| 2009 | 63.3% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 59.4% | 68.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.9% | 55.3% | |
| 2009 | 37.7% | 51.8% | |
| 2008 | 40.9% | 50.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.9% | 63.4% | |
| 2009 | 48.4% | 59.3% | |
| 2008 | 58.3% | 63.1% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 60.4% | 69.8% | |
| 2008 | 64.9% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.0% | 51.6% | |
| 2009 | 37.7% | 50.8% | |
| 2008 | 40.7% | 51.8% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.5% | 69.4% | |
| 2009 | 62.3% | 67.5% | |
| 2008 | 59.4% | 66.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.9% | 54.5% | |
| 2009 | 36.8% | 51.1% | |
| 2008 | 33.9% | 48.2% | |
Source: WA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 29,500 | 17.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 140 |
| Kindergarten Students | 2,479 |
| 1st Grade Students | 2,242 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 2,317 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 2,208 |
| 4th Grade Students | 2,333 |
| 5th Grade Students | 2,237 |
| 6th Grade Students | 2,139 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,994 |
| 8th Grade Students | 2,109 |
| 9th Grade Students | 2,715 |
| 10th Grade Students | 2,279 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,910 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,788 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 560 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 3,971 |
| Hispanic | 4,090 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 6,629 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 13,640 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 14,822 |
| Female | 14,068 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,649 | 17.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 107 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 691 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 525 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 326 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 309 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 15 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 75 |
| Elementary | 27 |
| Secondary | 48 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 49 |
| Library Support Staff | 11 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,060 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 24 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 32 |
| School Administrators | 89 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 136 |
| Student Support Services | 120 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 659 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $356,539,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $126,142,000 | 35.4% |
| Property Tax | $106,407,000 | 29.8% |
| Other School Systems | $1,609,000 | 0.5% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $1,167,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch | $2,476,000 | 0.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $2,471,000 | 0.7% |
| Rents and Royalties | $579,000 | 0.2% |
| Sale of Property | $1,442,000 | 0.4% |
| Interest Earnings | $6,750,000 | 1.9% |
| Private Contributions | $206,000 | 0.06% |
| Miscellaneous | $3,035,000 | 0.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $193,732,000 | 54.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $129,752,000 | 36.4% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $482,000 | 0.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $23,222,000 | 6.5% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $4,962,000 | 1.4% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $1,598,000 | 0.4% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $244,000 | 0.07% |
| School Lunch Programs | $379,000 | 0.1% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $8,697,000 | 2.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $5,679,000 | 1.6% |
| Other Programs | $18,717,000 | 5.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $36,665,000 | 10.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $13,296,000 | 3.7% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $6,975,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $450,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $7,217,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Other | $801,000 | 0.2% |
| Non-Specified | $1,594,000 | 0.4% |
| Direct - Indian Education | $199,000 | 0.06% |
| Direct - Other | $6,133,000 | 1.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $298,938,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $182,169,000 | 60.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $103,558,000 | 34.6% |
| Student Support | $24,416,000 | 6.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $13,274,000 | 3.7% |
| General Administration Support | $1,530,000 | 0.4% |
| School Administration Support | $19,841,000 | 5.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $26,362,000 | 7.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $5,273,000 | 1.5% |
| Other Support Services | $12,862,000 | 3.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $13,211,000 | 4.4% |
| Food Services | $10,820,000 | 3.0% |
| Enterprise Operations | $2,391,000 | 0.7% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 50.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,420 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 591 | 6.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Tacoma School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 69
- Students: 29,500
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,649
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| ALTERNATIVE SPECIAL NEEDS DIV OCC SCHOOL | ||||
601 South 8th St
Tacoma, WA Public | 9-12 | - | - |  Review This School |
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| ANGELO GIAUDRONE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4902 South Alaska St
Tacoma, WA Public | 6-8 | 623 | 17.8 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ARLINGTON SCHOOL | ||||
3002 South 72nd St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 268 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| BAKER SCHOOL | ||||
8320 South I St
Tacoma, WA Public | 6-8 | 596 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| BIRNEY SCHOOL | ||||
1202 South 76th St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 349 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| BLIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1302 East 38th St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 345 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| BOZE SCHOOL | ||||
1140 East 65th St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 380 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| BROWNS POINT SCHOOL | ||||
1526 51st St Ne
Tacoma, WA Public | KG-5 | 426 | 20.9 | Review This School |
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| BRYANT SCHOOL | ||||
717 South Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-8 | 416 | 17.8 | Review This School |
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| COMM BASED TRANS PROGRAM SCHOOL | ||||
601 South 8th St
Tacoma, WA Public | 11-12 | 60 | - | Review This School |
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| CRESCENT HEIGHTS SCHOOL | ||||
4110 Nassau Ave Ne
Tacoma, WA Public | KG-5 | 492 | 20.5 | Review This School |
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| DAY REPORTING SCHOOL | ||||
5501 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA Public | 7-12 | 23 | - | Review This School |
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| DELONG SCHOOL | ||||
4901 South 14 St St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 410 | 16.8 |  2.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| DOWNING SCHOOL | ||||
2502 North Orchard St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 301 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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| EDISON SCHOOL | ||||
5830 South Pine St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 488 | 17.1 | Review This School |
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| FAWCETT SCHOOL | ||||
126 East 60th St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 427 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| FERN HILL SCHOOL | ||||
8442 South Park Ave
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 381 | 18.4 | Review This School |
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| FIRST CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1801 East 56th St
Tacoma, WA Public | 6-8 | 823 | 18.2 | Review This School |
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| FOSS SCHOOL | ||||
2112 South Tyler St
Tacoma, WA Public | 9-12 | 1,118 | 17.8 | Review This School |
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| FRANKLIN SCHOOL | ||||
1402 South Lawrence St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 288 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| GAULT SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
1115 East Division Ln
Tacoma, WA Public | 6-8 | - | - | Review This School |
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| GEIGER SCHOOL | ||||
621 South Jackson Ave
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 175 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| GRANT SCHOOL | ||||
1018 North Prospect St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 389 | 17.3 | Review This School |
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| GRAY SCHOOL | ||||
3109 South 60th St
Tacoma, WA Public | 6-8 | 645 | 18.6 | Review This School |
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| HELEN B. STAFFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1615 South 92nd St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 424 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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| HOME BASED SCHOOL | ||||
601 South 8th
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-12 | 21 | - | Review This School |
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| HUNT SCHOOL | ||||
6501 South 10th St
Tacoma, WA Public | 6-8 | 331 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| JASON LEE SCHOOL | ||||
602 North Sprague Ave
Tacoma, WA Public | 6-9 | 460 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| JEFFERSON SCHOOL | ||||
6501 North 23rd St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 242 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| LARCHMONT SCHOOL | ||||
8601 East B St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 410 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| LINCOLN SCHOOL | ||||
701 South 37th St
Tacoma, WA Public | 8-12 | 1,518 | 18.7 | Review This School |
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| LISTER SCHOOL | ||||
2106 East 44th St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 397 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| LOWELL SCHOOL | ||||
810 North 13th St
Tacoma, WA Public | KG-5 | 456 | 20.2 | Review This School |
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| LYON SCHOOL | ||||
101 East 46th St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 267 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| MADISON HEADSTART SCHOOL | ||||
3102 South 43rd St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-KG | 1 | 1.0 | Review This School |
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| MANITOU PARK SCHOOL | ||||
4330 South 66th St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 575 | 20.2 | Review This School |
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| MANN SCHOOL | ||||
1002 South 52nd St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 466 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| MASON SCHOOL | ||||
3901 North 28th St
Tacoma, WA Public | 6-8 | 780 | 20.6 | Review This School |
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| MCCARVER SCHOOL | ||||
2111 South J St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 385 | 15.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MCILVAIGH SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
1801 East 56th St
Tacoma, WA Public | 6-8 | - | - | Review This School |
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| MCKINLEY SCHOOL | ||||
3702 East Mckinley Ave
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 232 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| MEEKER SCHOOL | ||||
4402 Nassau Ave Ne
Tacoma, WA Public | 6-8 | 743 | 21.5 | Review This School |
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| MT TAHOMA SCHOOL | ||||
6229 South Tyler St
Tacoma, WA Public | 9-12 | 1,630 | 18.5 | Review This School |
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| NORTHEAST TACOMA SCHOOL | ||||
5412 29th St Ne
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 428 | 18.3 | Review This School |
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| OAKLAND ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3319 South Adams St
Tacoma, WA Public | 9-12 | 235 | 18.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PARK AVENUE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
6701 South Park Ave
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-12 | 36 | 5.0 | Review This School |
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| PEARL STREET CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
815 South Pearl St
Tacoma, WA Public | 7-12 | 9 | 9.0 | Review This School |
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| POINT DEFIANCE SCHOOL | ||||
4330 North Visscher St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 405 | 19.2 | Review This School |
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| REED SCHOOL | ||||
1802 South 36th St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 500 | 15.4 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| REMANN HALL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
5501 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA Public | 5-12 | 39 | 6.0 | Review This School |
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| ROOSEVELT SCHOOL | ||||
3550 East Roosevelt Ave
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 252 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| SCIENCE AND MATH INSTITUTE SCHOOL | ||||
5501 North Pearl St
Tacoma, WA Public | 9 | 138 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| SHERIDAN SCHOOL | ||||
5317 East Mckinley Ave
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 574 | 18.9 | Review This School |
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| SHERMAN SCHOOL | ||||
4415 North 38th St
Tacoma, WA Public | KG-5 | 352 | 17.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SKYLINE SCHOOL | ||||
2301 North Mildred St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 321 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOL | ||||
601 South 8th St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| STADIUM SCHOOL | ||||
111 North East St
Tacoma, WA Public | 9-12 | 1,805 | 21.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| STANLEY SCHOOL | ||||
1712 South 17th St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 313 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| STEWART SCHOOL | ||||
5010 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA Public | 6-8 | 527 | 17.9 | Review This School |
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| TACOMA BUSINESS ACADEMY | ||||
1101 South Yakima
Tacoma, WA Public | 9-12 | 40 | - | Review This School |
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| TACOMA PIERCE COUNTY EDUCATION CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
930 Tacoma Ave South
Tacoma, WA Public | 9-12 | 10 | - | Review This School |
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| TACOMA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS | ||||
1950 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA Public | 9-12 | 438 | 17.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| TCC FRESH START SCHOOL | ||||
601 South 8th St
Tacoma, WA Public | 9-12 | 270 | - | Review This School |
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| TRUMAN SCHOOL | ||||
5801 North 35th St
Tacoma, WA Public | 6-8 | 606 | 18.7 |  2 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WAINWRIGHT SCHOOL | ||||
130 Alameda Ave
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 235 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| WASHINGTON-HOYT SCHOOL | ||||
3701 North 26th St
Tacoma, WA Public | KG-5 | 392 | 20.6 | Review This School |
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| WHITMAN SCHOOL | ||||
1120 South 39th St
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 398 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| WHITTIER SCHOOL | ||||
777 Elm Tree Ln
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-5 | 461 | 19.2 | Review This School |
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| WILSON SCHOOL | ||||
1202 North Orchard St
Tacoma, WA Public | 9-12 | 1,345 | 20.0 | Review This School |
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