Tacoma School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 69 public schools serving 28,311 students in Tacoma School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Tacoma School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Tacoma School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.78
0.68
# American Indian Students
232 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,436 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
8%
9%
# Hispanic Students
6,412 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
26%
# Black Students
3,608 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
13%
5%
# White Students
9,863 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
35%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1,057 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
1%
# Two or more races Students
4,600 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
9%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,009
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
2,108
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,103
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,983
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,023
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,091
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,969
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,926
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,040
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,057
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,317
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,303
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,151
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,231
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,967 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,354 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Tacoma School District?
Tacoma School District manages 69 public schools serving 28,311 students.
What is the rank of Tacoma School District?
Tacoma School District is ranked #191 out of 307 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tacoma School District?
35% of Tacoma School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tacoma School District?
Tacoma School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Tacoma School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,354 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 69 schools
Grades: 01-12
Enrollment: 28,311 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Top 50% in WA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
