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Blix Elementary School

1302 E 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
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Bottom 50%
Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blix Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Blix Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Blix Elementary School's student population of 475 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
475 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Blix Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blix Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1916 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Blix Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blix Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blix Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Blix Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Blix Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
16%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Blix Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
38%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blix Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blix Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
18%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Blix Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Blix Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
14%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Blix Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Blix Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Blix Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blix Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blix Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blix Elementary School's ranking?
Blix Elementary School is ranked #1916 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Blix Elementary School often compared to?
Blix Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Blix Elementary School?
475 students attend Blix Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Blix Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blix Elementary School?
Blix Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Blix Elementary School offer ?
Blix Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blix Elementary School part of?
Blix Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Blix Elementary School located?
Blix Elementary School is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 8 other public schools located in Eastside.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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