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Blix Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1302 E 38th St
       Tacoma, WA  98404

(253) 571-7400

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1127th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,333 Help


Students who attend Blix Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Stewart Middle School
High:    Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  475

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.7%
White:
17.9%
Asian:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.6% Help


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Compare Details Blix Elementary School ranks worse than 96.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 34th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Blix Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.7%), White (17.9%), Asian (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blix Elementary School is 15.5, which is the 16th best among 35 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blix Elementary School is $19,333. 27 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Blix Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blix Elementary School 1127th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Blix Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Multi-racial students:
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White students:


Tacoma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tacoma School District 150th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blix Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Blix Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.45 1013th 1026 1.3%
2005 11.50 955th 1031 7.4%
2006 12.01 988th 1051 6.0%
2007 16.79 953rd 1069 10.9%
2008 17.90 930th 1067 12.8%
2009 18.76 927th 1072 13.5%
2010 10.55 1029th 1088 5.4%
2011 11.35 1028th 1092 5.9%
2012 5.57 1081st 1097 1.5%
2013 5.21 1087th 1106 1.7%
2015 8.74 1011th 1067 5.2%
2016 15.48 929th 1053 11.8%
2017 20.54 865th 1056 18.1%
2018 10.85 980th 1054 7.0%
2019 15.95 986th 1130 12.7%
2021 10.30 1034th 1107 6.6%
2022 11.89 1074th 1169 8.1%
2023 7.65 1127th 1169 3.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Blix Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.43 126th 128 1.6%
2022 7.48 250th 252 0.8%
2023 29.66 150th 194 22.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Blix Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.73 275th 333 17.4%
2019 36.99 156th 248 37.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blix Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.77 318th 566 43.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blix Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.23 773rd 835 7.4%
2019 35.09 692nd 979 29.3%
2021 7.43 846th 854 0.9%
2022 14.94 958th 1019 6.0%
2023 8.27 987th 1013 2.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Blix Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.98 952nd 1004 5.2%
2019 16.55 936th 1068 12.4%
2021 11.77 952nd 1008 5.6%
2022 18.72 938th 1100 14.7%
2023 10.65 1031st 1094 5.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Blix Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.31 908th 999 9.1%
2019 18.92 910th 1075 15.3%
2021 8.15 995th 1025 2.9%
2022 8.49 1073rd 1113 3.6%
2023 4.61 1090th 1099 0.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Blix Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.90 196th 201 2.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Blix Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.87 96th 107 10.3%
2019 46.77 55th 110 50.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blix Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.85 469th 540 13.1%
2019 24.85 572nd 697 17.9%
2022 18.47 636th 694 8.4%
2023 7.18 625th 633 1.3%
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Rank History for White students at Blix Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.06 773rd 833 7.2%
2019 26.48 827th 1027 19.5%
2021 23.63 759th 943 19.5%
2022 42.84 592nd 1031 42.6%
2023 24.01 831st 1011 17.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Blix Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 244 83 18 8 46 n/a n/a 0 399
1989 274 76 21 11 29 n/a n/a 0 411
1990 255 98 48 20 30 n/a n/a 0 451
1991 274 101 34 29 28 n/a n/a 0 466
1992 290 78 45 26 27 n/a n/a 0 466
1993 281 80 57 36 17 n/a n/a 0 471
1994 242 83 54 38 25 n/a n/a 0 442
1995 203 60 35 46 20 n/a n/a 0 364
1996 203 60 35 46 20 n/a n/a 0 364
1997 163 61 40 42 23 n/a n/a 0 329
1998 153 55 46 36 17 n/a n/a 0 307
1999 154 59 35 51 24 n/a n/a 0 323
2000 124 59 29 55 30 n/a n/a 0 297
2001 99 47 27 64 23 n/a n/a 0 260
2002 115 93 60 99 20 n/a n/a 0 387
2003 115 93 60 99 20 n/a n/a 0 387
2004 135 107 69 144 16 n/a n/a 0 471
2005 115 99 68 125 15 n/a n/a 0 422
2006 100 109 66 132 19 n/a n/a 0 426
2007 93 101 55 117 17 n/a n/a 0 383
2008 75 97 53 115 12 n/a n/a 0 352
2009 74 91 51 117 10 n/a n/a 0 343
2010 80 84 49 122 10 n/a n/a 0 345
2011 82 55 41 116 6 11 35 0 346
2012 132 68 61 152 7 5 49 0 474
2013 134 100 61 160 13 11 4 0 483
2014 125 102 54 160 7 8 7 0 463
2015 141 92 59 157 8 16 21 0 494
2016 138 76 56 170 7 18 27 0 492
2017 135 77 56 181 6 22 46 0 523
2018 133 68 63 183 7 22 61 0 537
2019 122 75 64 197 8 18 73 0 557
2020 112 66 57 208 7 20 77 0 547
2021 90 62 57 182 3 24 80 0 498
2022 92 51 63 183 0 24 79 0 492
2023 85 51 74 179 2 16 68 0 475

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 Blix Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 399 26.0 15.3 0
1989 411 25.0 16.4 n/a
1990 451 27.0 16.7 0
1991 466 23.6 19.7 n/a
1992 466 25.6 18.2 n/a
1993 471 26.6 17.7 n/a
1994 442 26.6 16.6 n/a
1995 364 19.7 18.5 n/a
1996 364 19.7 18.5 n/a
1997 329 18.9 17.4 n/a
1998 307 16.8 18.3 n/a
1999 323 18.2 17.7 n/a
2000 297 16.6 17.9 n/a
2001 260 17.8 14.6 n/a
2002 387 24.6 15.7 85
2003 387 24.6 15.7 85
2004 471 30.0 15.7 85.6
2005 422 29.7 14.2 83.2
2006 426 28.4 15.0 89
2007 383 26.0 14.7 90.9
2008 352 25.6 13.8 83.5
2009 343 24.6 13.9 89.2
2010 345 22.3 15.4 92.8
2011 346 23.0 15.0 78.6
2012 474 28.5 16.6 65
2013 483 28.5 16.9 86.5
2014 463 n/a n/a 86.4
2015 494 31.0 15.9 83
2016 492 31.0 15.8 81.5
2017 523 31.7 16.4 79.9
2018 537 31.9 16.8 76.9
2019 557 34.1 16.3 74.1
2020 547 33.8 16.1 74.6
2021 498 33.0 15.0 73.5
2022 492 31.5 15.6 48.4
2023 475 30.4 15.5 68.6

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 Blix Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 399 26.0 15.3 0
1989 411 25.0 16.4 n/a
1990 451 27.0 16.7 0
1991 466 23.6 19.7 n/a
1992 466 25.6 18.2 n/a
1993 471 26.6 17.7 n/a
1994 442 26.6 16.6 n/a
1995 364 19.7 18.5 n/a
1996 364 19.7 18.5 n/a
1997 329 18.9 17.4 n/a
1998 307 16.8 18.3 n/a
1999 323 18.2 17.7 n/a
2000 297 16.6 17.9 n/a
2001 260 17.8 14.6 n/a
2002 387 24.6 15.7 85
2003 387 24.6 15.7 85
2004 471 30.0 15.7 85.6
2005 422 29.7 14.2 83.2
2006 426 28.4 15.0 89
2007 383 26.0 14.7 90.9
2008 352 25.6 13.8 83.5
2009 343 24.6 13.9 89.2
2010 345 22.3 15.4 92.8
2011 346 23.0 15.0 78.6
2012 474 28.5 16.6 65
2013 483 28.5 16.9 86.5
2014 463 n/a n/a 86.4
2015 494 31.0 15.9 83
2016 492 31.0 15.8 81.5
2017 523 31.7 16.4 79.9
2018 537 31.9 16.8 76.9
2019 557 34.1 16.3 74.1
2020 547 33.8 16.1 74.6
2021 498 33.0 15.0 73.5
2022 492 31.5 15.6 48.4
2023 475 30.4 15.5 68.6

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

Blix Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201686.8%0.0%0.0%2.6%93.4%89.5%96.1%92.1%92.1%97.4%
201797.9%0.0%1.1%1.1%1.1%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%98.9%
201895.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.8%97.8%100.0%96.6%97.8%100.0%
201987.8%0.0%0.0%2.4%0.0%86.6%89.0%90.2%86.6%87.8%100.0%
202089.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.1%96.7%93.4%96.7%94.5%93.4%95.6%95.6%95.6%93.4%
202192.1%1.3%0.0%2.6%1.3%93.4%92.1%96.1%94.7%92.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%92.1%
202292.0%1.3%1.3%0.0%1.3%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
202387.0%0.0%0.0%5.8%0.0%91.3%92.8%95.7%92.8%92.8%94.2%94.2%94.2%92.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.9%0.0%0.2%0.9%99.1%98.9%98.9%99.1%99.1%99.4%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,326 (8.1%) $14,976 (91.9%) $16,302
2020 $1,050 (8.7%) $11,005 (91.3%) $12,055
2021 $2,346 (14.0%) $14,438 (86.0%) $16,785
2022 $2,348 (12.1%) $16,984 (87.8%) $19,333

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blix Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 986th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1127th of 1169 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blix Elementary School)39.515.1
 24.4%
   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 (Blix Elementary School)3917.6
 21.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Tacoma School District)52.543.4
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blix Elementary School)4323.4
 19.6%
   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 (Blix Elementary School)36.620.3
 16.3%
   4th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)48.241
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blix Elementary School)45.226.4
 18.8%
   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 (Blix Elementary School)24.716.7
 8.1%
   5th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)4332.6
 10.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Blix Elementary School)29.426.4
 3%
   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 (Blix Elementary School)42.721.5
 21.2%
   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 (Blix Elementary School)33.118.1
 15%
   All Grades Math (Tacoma School District)39.430.5
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Blix Elementary School)29.426.4
 3%
   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 Students557475
 14.7%
African American7551
 32%
American Indian82
 75%
Asian6474
 15.6%
Hispanic197179
 9.1%
Pacific Islander1816
 11.1%
White12285
 30.3%
Two or More Races7368
 6.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.1%68.6%
 5.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Blix Elementary School

Students at Blix Elementary School are 38% Hispanic, 18% White, 16% Asian, 14% Two or more races, 11% African American, 3% Pacific Islander.

Blix Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.6% of Washington elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 475 students attended Blix Elementary School.

Students who attend Blix Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stewart Middle School
High : Lincoln High School


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