Summary:
Zip code 98406 in Tacoma, Washington, is served by nine Tacoma School District schools, including five elementary, one middle, and three high schools, educating about 3,355 students in a district ranked in the bottom half statewide.
Among elementary schools, Jefferson Elementary School stands out as the highest performer, consistently earning top ratings and exceeding state averages in all subjects, particularly science. Other elementary schools like Grant Elementary School, Skyline Elementary School, and Downing Elementary School show more varied results, with math being a weaker subject across the board. The three online schools—Tacoma Online Elementary School, Tacoma Online Middle School, and Tacoma Online High School—present a concerning pattern, with lower academic performance and, at the high school level, a significantly higher dropout rate compared to traditional schools.
At the high school level, Dr. Dolores Silas High School reports an excellent graduation rate but very low math proficiency, while Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center serves a unique, small population with very high per-student funding. Overall, the data reveals strengths in elementary science and some English performance, but highlights a significant district-wide challenge in math achievement and raises questions about the effectiveness of the online school model for many students.
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