Summary:
Zip code 98038 includes seven schools serving grades PK–12: six elementary schools for PK–5 and Tahoma Senior High School for grades 9–12. All are part of the highly rated Tahoma School District, ranked 10th of 238 Washington districts. No middle school is included in this list, so middle-grade performance cannot be evaluated here. Overall, the schools serve about 7,091 students, and every school performs above statewide averages in the reported all-grade subjects.
Cedar River Elementary is the strongest overall school, ranking in the 95th percentile statewide and leading the elementary group in ELA, math, and science. Rock Creek Elementary is another consistently strong option, exceeding district averages in all three subjects. Lake Wilderness Elementary ranks highly and is particularly strong in math and science. Glacier Park Elementary and Tahoma Elementary show mixed results, with math generally stronger than ELA or science. The elementary schools collectively outperform the district in math and science, while ELA results are more uneven.
Tahoma Senior High School ranks in the 90th percentile and stands out for its 84.17% ELA proficiency, 93.4% graduation rate, and low 4.4% dropout rate. Math and science are weaker than district averages, making them the high school’s clearest academic improvement areas. Shadow Lake Elementary is the lowest-ranked school in the group, particularly in ELA and math, with concerning third-grade results, although its science performance improved substantially. Families comparing schools should also consider enrollment, student-teacher ratios, and the fact that smaller schools can show larger year-to-year percentage swings.
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