Fife School District
- 5802 20TH ST EAST
- TACOMA, WA 98424
- (253) 284-1000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 87.6% | 71.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,511 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 20.6 | 19.1 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,554 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 172 | - |
District Test Scores
HSPE - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.2% | 41.7% | |
| 2009 | 43.1% | 45.4% | |
| 2008 | 45.6% | 49.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.6% | 78.9% | |
| 2009 | 79.9% | 81.2% | |
| 2008 | 75.2% | 81.8% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.4% | 44.8% | |
| 2009 | 33.8% | 38.8% | |
| 2008 | 33.1% | 40.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.7% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.6% | 86.7% | |
| 2008 | 80.3% | 86.8% | |
MSP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.2% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 55.1% | 66.3% | |
| 2008 | 62.2% | 68.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.9% | 72.1% | |
| 2009 | 66.8% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 68.6% | 70.7% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.8% | 53.7% | |
| 2009 | 48.1% | 52.3% | |
| 2008 | 55.9% | 53.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.6% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 71.9% | 73.6% | |
| 2008 | 73.2% | 72.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.9% | 61.1% | |
| 2009 | 55.2% | 60.4% | |
| 2008 | 63.8% | 62.3% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.3% | 53.6% | |
| 2009 | 51.1% | 61.9% | |
| 2008 | 62.4% | 61.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.7% | 69.6% | |
| 2009 | 67.3% | 74.0% | |
| 2008 | 77.3% | 75.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 26.7% | 34.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.8% | 44.9% | |
| 2008 | 48.7% | 43.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.7% | 51.9% | |
| 2009 | 41.4% | 50.9% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 49.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.5% | 64.6% | |
| 2009 | 66.8% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 66.7% | 68.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.1% | 55.3% | |
| 2009 | 51.6% | 51.8% | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 50.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.7% | 63.4% | |
| 2009 | 57.4% | 59.3% | |
| 2008 | 70.3% | 63.1% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.6% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 72.1% | 69.8% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.8% | 51.6% | |
| 2009 | 48.6% | 50.8% | |
| 2008 | 58.1% | 51.8% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 69.4% | |
| 2009 | 51.8% | 67.5% | |
| 2008 | 64.1% | 66.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.3% | 54.5% | |
| 2009 | 42.2% | 51.1% | |
| 2008 | 52.8% | 48.2% | |
Source: WA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,554 | 20.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 23 |
| Kindergarten Students | 265 |
| 1st Grade Students | 271 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 250 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 228 |
| 4th Grade Students | 281 |
| 5th Grade Students | 250 |
| 6th Grade Students | 288 |
| 7th Grade Students | 258 |
| 8th Grade Students | 267 |
| 9th Grade Students | 261 |
| 10th Grade Students | 295 |
| 11th Grade Students | 300 |
| 12th Grade Students | 311 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 96 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 435 |
| Hispanic | 504 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 188 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,232 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,691 |
| Female | 1,764 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 172 | 20.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 75 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 77 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 9 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 22 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 6 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 6 |
| Library Support Staff | 2 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 110 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 6 |
| School Administrators | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 13 |
| Student Support Services | 9 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 67 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $35,913,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $12,900,000 | 35.9% |
| Property Tax | $10,855,000 | 30.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $202,000 | 0.6% |
| School Lunch | $501,000 | 1.4% |
| District Activity Receipts | $717,000 | 2.0% |
| Other Sales and Services | $40,000 | 0.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $40,000 | 0.1% |
| Sale of Property | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $171,000 | 0.5% |
| Private Contributions | $67,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $306,000 | 0.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $20,929,000 | 58.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $15,890,000 | 44.2% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $67,000 | 0.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,691,000 | 4.7% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $319,000 | 0.9% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $284,000 | 0.8% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $29,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch Programs | $32,000 | 0.09% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,061,000 | 3.0% |
| Other Programs | $1,556,000 | 4.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,084,000 | 5.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $331,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $748,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $25,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $471,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Other | $88,000 | 0.2% |
| Non-Specified | $149,000 | 0.4% |
| Direct - Indian Education | $29,000 | 0.08% |
| Direct - Other | $243,000 | 0.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $29,756,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $17,188,000 | 57.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $10,800,000 | 36.3% |
| Student Support | $2,082,000 | 5.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,773,000 | 4.9% |
| General Administration Support | $358,000 | 1.0% |
| School Administration Support | $1,531,000 | 4.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,710,000 | 7.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,431,000 | 4.0% |
| Other Support Services | $915,000 | 2.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,768,000 | 5.9% |
| Food Services | $1,014,000 | 2.8% |
| Enterprise Operations | $754,000 | 2.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 87.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 255 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 29 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 48 | 3.9% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Fife School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 7
- Students: 3,554
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 172
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| COLUMBIA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2901 54th Ave East
Tacoma, WA Public | 7-11 | 528 | 20.6 |  Review This School |
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| DISCOVERY PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
1205 19th Ave
Milton, WA Public | PK-7 | 563 | 20.2 | Review This School |
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| ENDEAVOUR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
1304 17th Ave
Milton, WA Public | 2-9 | 540 | 18.1 | Review This School |
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| FIFE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5616 20th St East
Tacoma, WA Public | 10-12 | 854 | 24.6 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HEDDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11313 8th St East
Edgewood, WA Public | 2-6 | 471 | 18.5 | Review This School |
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| LEARNING OPPORTUNITY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
5802 20th St East
Tacoma, WA Public | 10-12 | 50 | 25.0 | Review This School |
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| SURPRISE LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2001 Milton Way
Milton, WA Public | 6-8 | 542 | 23.2 | Review This School |
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