Browns Point Elementary School

Summary:

Browns Point Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tacoma, Washington, serving 434 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Tacoma School District, which is ranked 152 out of 247 districts in the state.

Browns Point Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15% of elementary schools in Washington, with impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts (75.61%), Math (70.24%), and Science (76.47%) that significantly exceed the district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its equity-focused approach, with top rankings for student subgroups like female students, multi-racial students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This diverse student population, with a racial makeup more balanced than nearby schools like Washington Elementary and Sherman Elementary, further highlights the school's commitment to inclusion.

Compared to other schools in the Tacoma School District and the neighboring Federal Way School District, Browns Point Elementary stands out with its consistently high academic performance and equity-focused approach. This exceptional elementary school provides a high-quality education to its diverse student population, making it a standout institution within the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1526 51st St Ne
       Tacoma, WA  98422


(253) 571-7600

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,084 Help


Students who attend Browns Point Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Meeker Middle School
High:    Stadium High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  434

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.5%
Two or more races:
18.4%
Asian:
15.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Browns Point Elementary School ranks better than 89.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Browns Point Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.5%), two or more races (18.4%), Asian (15.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Browns Point Elementary School is 17.4. 30 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Browns Point Elementary School is $18,084. 31 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Browns Point Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Browns Point Elementary School 121st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Browns Point Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tacoma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tacoma School District 152nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Browns Point Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Browns Point Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.06 139th 1026 86.5%
2005 69.52 285th 1031 72.4%
2006 83.83 113th 1051 89.2%
2007 85.12 98th 1069 90.8%
2008 79.88 151st 1067 85.8%
2009 89.31 59th 1072 94.5%
2010 84.15 113th 1088 89.6%
2011 75.22 216th 1092 80.2%
2012 77.75 191st 1097 82.6%
2013 77.10 209th 1106 81.1%
2015 81.26 171st 1067 84.0%
2016 76.74 232nd 1053 78.0%
2017 82.10 165th 1056 84.4%
2018 80.68 190th 1054 82.0%
2019 82.44 176th 1130 84.4%
2021 86.44 142nd 1107 87.2%
2022 90.82 91st 1169 92.2%
2023 88.62 123rd 1169 89.5%
2024 89.20 121st 1168 89.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Browns Point Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.76 81st 212 61.8%
2019 69.97 73rd 303 75.9%
2021 73.27 25th 128 80.5%
2022 79.85 44th 252 82.5%
2023 84.99 12th 194 93.8%
2024 81.21 17th 188 91.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Browns Point Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.57 133rd 637 79.1%
2019 52.69 208th 566 63.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Browns Point Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.34 130th 835 84.4%
2019 92.80 19th 979 98.1%
2022 93.31 21st 1019 97.9%
2023 88.89 38th 1013 96.2%
2024 92.15 23rd 1024 97.8%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Browns Point Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.90 167th 1004 83.4%
2019 83.52 146th 1068 86.3%
2021 89.50 97th 1008 90.4%
2022 95.27 35th 1100 96.8%
2023 89.85 94th 1094 91.4%
2024 85.81 134th 1093 87.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Browns Point Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.60 214th 999 78.6%
2019 76.72 236th 1075 78.0%
2021 77.54 217th 1025 78.8%
2022 83.28 166th 1113 85.1%
2023 85.24 149th 1099 86.4%
2024 84.85 141st 1099 87.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Browns Point Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.80 112th 201 44.3%
2022 74.01 54th 187 71.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Browns Point Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.66 41st 697 94.1%
2023 61.95 195th 633 69.2%
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Rank History for White students at Browns Point Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.51 161st 833 80.7%
2019 76.35 226th 1027 78.0%
2021 74.76 211th 943 77.6%
2022 82.31 150th 1031 85.5%
2023 82.75 144th 1011 85.8%
2024 83.74 132nd 1009 86.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Browns Point Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 138 2 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 151
1989 165 7 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 180
1990 141 6 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 160
1991 183 7 16 1 1 n/a n/a 0 208
1992 163 1 10 2 2 n/a n/a 0 178
1993 176 9 12 2 4 n/a n/a 0 203
1995 484 32 43 6 4 n/a n/a 0 569
1996 484 32 43 6 4 n/a n/a 0 569
1997 518 52 59 21 5 n/a n/a 0 655
1998 560 49 75 20 5 n/a n/a 0 709
1999 601 69 78 25 5 n/a n/a 0 778
2000 371 26 43 6 3 n/a n/a 0 449
2001 378 27 44 8 5 n/a n/a 0 462
2002 369 23 51 10 4 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 369 23 51 10 4 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 353 34 54 15 4 n/a n/a 0 460
2005 346 32 67 14 1 n/a n/a 0 460
2006 301 35 60 13 1 n/a n/a 0 410
2007 293 38 64 15 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2008 269 37 66 12 3 n/a n/a 0 387
2009 279 36 68 13 2 n/a n/a 0 398
2010 301 39 67 18 1 n/a n/a 0 426
2011 299 23 37 18 1 7 89 0 474
2012 285 27 32 38 3 3 70 0 458
2013 331 49 42 37 4 4 11 0 478
2014 315 39 45 33 2 4 26 0 464
2015 296 31 47 41 2 4 39 0 460
2016 276 27 43 50 2 3 47 0 448
2017 251 22 41 48 2 1 63 0 428
2018 229 9 54 57 1 1 77 0 428
2019 222 3 55 53 3 1 85 0 422
2020 235 9 58 52 3 1 84 0 442
2021 198 8 58 53 4 1 75 0 397
2022 206 7 56 44 5 0 79 0 397
2023 219 10 68 50 4 3 80 0 434

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Browns Point Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 151 7.0 21.5 0
1989 180 9.0 20.0 n/a
1990 160 8.3 19.2 0
1991 208 11.5 18.0 n/a
1992 178 9.6 18.5 n/a
1993 203 10.5 19.3 n/a
1995 569 26.8 21.2 n/a
1996 569 26.8 21.2 n/a
1997 655 29.2 22.4 n/a
1998 709 31.1 22.8 n/a
1999 778 35.7 21.8 n/a
2000 449 23.8 18.9 n/a
2001 462 25.3 18.3 n/a
2002 457 24.5 18.7 7
2003 457 24.5 18.7 7
2004 460 24.0 19.2 7
2005 460 24.4 18.9 7
2006 410 21.0 19.5 7.1
2007 410 19.6 20.9 8.8
2008 387 19.6 19.7 7.5
2009 398 19.6 20.3 11.8
2010 426 20.4 20.8 14.8
2011 474 22.3 21.2 17.1
2012 458 25.4 18.0 21.6
2013 478 23.2 20.6 23.8
2014 464 n/a n/a 21.8
2015 460 28.0 16.4 21.3
2016 448 24.0 18.6 19.2
2017 428 24.4 17.5 18.9
2018 428 23.1 18.5 15.4
2019 422 23.4 18.0 15.9
2020 442 24.2 18.2 16.5
2021 397 24.9 15.8 18.1
2022 397 23.1 17.1 10.8
2023 434 24.8 17.4 19.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Browns Point Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 151 7.0 21.5 0
1989 180 9.0 20.0 n/a
1990 160 8.3 19.2 0
1991 208 11.5 18.0 n/a
1992 178 9.6 18.5 n/a
1993 203 10.5 19.3 n/a
1995 569 26.8 21.2 n/a
1996 569 26.8 21.2 n/a
1997 655 29.2 22.4 n/a
1998 709 31.1 22.8 n/a
1999 778 35.7 21.8 n/a
2000 449 23.8 18.9 n/a
2001 462 25.3 18.3 n/a
2002 457 24.5 18.7 7
2003 457 24.5 18.7 7
2004 460 24.0 19.2 7
2005 460 24.4 18.9 7
2006 410 21.0 19.5 7.1
2007 410 19.6 20.9 8.8
2008 387 19.6 19.7 7.5
2009 398 19.6 20.3 11.8
2010 426 20.4 20.8 14.8
2011 474 22.3 21.2 17.1
2012 458 25.4 18.0 21.6
2013 478 23.2 20.6 23.8
2014 464 n/a n/a 21.8
2015 460 28.0 16.4 21.3
2016 448 24.0 18.6 19.2
2017 428 24.4 17.5 18.9
2018 428 23.1 18.5 15.4
2019 422 23.4 18.0 15.9
2020 442 24.2 18.2 16.5
2021 397 24.9 15.8 18.1
2022 397 23.1 17.1 10.8
2023 434 24.8 17.4 19.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Browns Point Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201694.5%0.0%0.0%1.8%94.5%98.2%100.0%96.4%98.2%100.0%
201790.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.6%95.2%95.2%93.7%95.2%93.7%98.4%
201879.4%0.0%1.6%0.0%0.0%87.3%87.3%87.3%84.1%87.3%87.3%
201995.0%1.7%0.0%0.0%3.3%95.0%95.0%96.7%95.0%95.0%98.3%
202093.4%2.6%0.0%0.0%2.6%94.7%94.7%94.7%93.4%94.7%96.1%96.1%96.1%94.7%
202286.8%5.9%0.0%1.5%4.4%89.7%89.7%88.2%88.2%89.7%91.2%91.2%91.2%89.7%
202387.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%87.7%90.4%91.8%90.4%90.4%90.4%90.4%90.4%90.4%
202488.1%1.7%0.0%0.0%3.4%88.1%89.8%89.8%88.1%89.8%89.8%89.8%89.8%89.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Browns Point Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201996.0%0.5%1.0%2.4%96.9%96.9%97.9%97.2%96.9%98.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Browns Point Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $235 (1.6%) $14,828 (98.4%) $15,063
2020 $314 (2.8%) $10,911 (97.2%) $11,225
2021 $520 (3.2%) $15,980 (96.8%) $16,500
2022 $1,318 (7.3%) $16,766 (92.7%) $18,084

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Browns Point Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 176th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 123rd of 1169 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Browns Point Elementary School)69.481.8
 12.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)51.643.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Browns Point Elementary School)77.478.5
 1%
   3rd Grade Math (Tacoma School District)52.543.4
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Browns Point Elementary School)72.881.9
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)55.546.3
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Browns Point Elementary School)64.256.3
 7.9%
   4th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)48.241
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Browns Point Elementary School)81.287.1
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)60.350.2
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Browns Point Elementary School)70.659.7
 10.9%
   5th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)4332.6
 10.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Browns Point Elementary School)70.675.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Tacoma School District)48.444.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Browns Point Elementary School)7583.5
 8.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)53.447.2
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Browns Point Elementary School)70.264.7
 5.5%
   All Grades Math (Tacoma School District)39.430.5
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Browns Point Elementary School)70.675.8
 5.2%
   All Grades Science (Tacoma School District)45.640
 5.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students422434
 2.8%
African American310
 233.3%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian5568
 23.6%
Hispanic5350
 5.7%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White222219
 1.4%
Two or More Races8580
 5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.9%19.1%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Browns Point Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 434 students attended Browns Point Elementary School.

Students at Browns Point Elementary School are 50% White, 18% Two or more races, 16% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Students who attend Browns Point Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meeker Middle School
High : Stadium High School

Browns Point Elementary School ranks 121st of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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