Summary:
Zip code 98467 in University Place, WA, is served by two high-performing public schools in the highly-ranked University Place School District, educating over 1,100 students from kindergarten through 7th grade.
Parents will find both Chambers Elementary (grades K-4) and Drum Intermediate (grades 5-7) to be standout schools with distinct strengths. Chambers is a math powerhouse, with 75% of students proficient, significantly outperforming both district and state averages. Drum Intermediate shows remarkable growth in English skills, where 7th graders reach over 83% proficiency. Both schools have shown consistent improvement in their statewide rankings over recent years and maintain strong academic results while serving economically diverse student populations.
An interesting difference between the schools is in resources: Chambers Elementary operates with a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than Drum Intermediate. Overall, the data indicates that families in this area are supported by a strong district where both schools excel in different subjects, creating a complementary K-7 pathway that consistently delivers education well above state averages.
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