Summary:
The 98465 zip code area in Tacoma, Washington is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Tacoma School District. Among these schools, Geiger Montessori School stands out as the top performer, with the highest test scores, a 4-star rating, and lower free/reduced lunch rates compared to the other schools in the area.
Geiger Montessori School excels academically, with 55.22% of students proficient or better in ELA and 44.28% proficient or better in Math, outperforming both the Tacoma School District and state averages. In contrast, Hunt Middle School lags behind, with test scores below the district and state levels, particularly in Math, which could be an area for improvement. The School at Pearl Youth Residence, with only 15 students, has a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.5, but its test scores are not reported.
The schools in the 98465 zip code area serve diverse student populations, with varying socioeconomic factors that likely contribute to the differences in academic performance. Geiger Montessori's higher spending per student of $20,430, compared to $26,532 at Hunt Middle School and $24,803 at The School at Pearl Youth Residence, may also be a factor in its stronger performance. Overall, the data provides a detailed look at the schools in this area, highlighting Geiger Montessori as the standout and identifying areas for improvement at the other schools.
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