Brookdale Elementary School

611 132nd St S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brookdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brookdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Brookdale Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
477 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Brookdale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookdale Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1396 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
44%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brookdale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
51%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brookdale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
9%
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Hispanic
29%
25%
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Black
10%
5%
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White
27%
50%
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Hawaiian
8%
1%
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Two or more races
21%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.79
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brookdale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookdale Elementary School's ranking?
Brookdale Elementary School is ranked #1396 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Brookdale Elementary School often compared to?
Brookdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmhurst Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Brookdale Elementary School?
477 students attend Brookdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Brookdale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookdale Elementary School?
Brookdale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Brookdale Elementary School offer ?
Brookdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brookdale Elementary School part of?
Brookdale Elementary School is part of Franklin Pierce School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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