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Waller Road Elementary School

6312 Waller Rd E
Tacoma, WA 98443
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Bottom 50%
Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Waller Road 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (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

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Waller Road Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
310 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Waller Road 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 Waller Road Elementary School is 0.71, 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)
#1952 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waller Road 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.
25-29%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waller Road 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.
20-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
7%
1%
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Asian
3%
9%
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Hispanic
22%
26%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
47%
49%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Waller Road 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
15%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Waller Road 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
48%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waller Road 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 Waller Road Elementary School's ranking?
Waller Road Elementary School is ranked #1952 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Waller Road Elementary School often compared to?
Waller Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midland Elementary School, Birney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Waller Road Elementary School?
310 students attend Waller Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Waller Road Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waller Road Elementary School?
Waller Road Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Waller Road Elementary School offer ?
Waller Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Waller Road Elementary School part of?
Waller Road Elementary School is part of Puyallup School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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