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Geiger Montessori School

7401 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Geiger Montessori School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Geiger Montessori School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
517 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 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
Geiger Montessori School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geiger Montessori School is 0.67, which is less 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)
#737 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Geiger Montessori School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Geiger Montessori 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.
55-59%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Geiger Montessori 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.
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Geiger Montessori School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Geiger Montessori School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Geiger Montessori School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Geiger Montessori School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Geiger Montessori School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Geiger Montessori School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Geiger Montessori 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
17%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Geiger Montessori 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 Geiger Montessori School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Geiger Montessori School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Geiger Montessori 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
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Geiger Montessori 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 Geiger Montessori School's ranking?
Geiger Montessori School is ranked #737 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Geiger Montessori School often compared to?
Geiger Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryant Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Geiger Montessori School?
517 students attend Geiger Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Geiger Montessori School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geiger Montessori School?
Geiger Montessori School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Geiger Montessori School offer ?
Geiger Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Geiger Montessori School part of?
Geiger Montessori School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Geiger Montessori School located?
Geiger Montessori School is located in the West End neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 14 other public schools located in West End.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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