Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, University Place Primary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Place Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
University Place Primary's student population of 469 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University Place Primary ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Place Primary is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#254 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
12%
5%
White
51%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Place Primary's ranking?
University Place Primary is ranked #254 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are University Place Primary often compared to?
University Place Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend University Place Primary?
469 students attend University Place Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of University Place Primary students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Place Primary?
University Place Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does University Place Primary offer ?
University Place Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is University Place Primary part of?
University Place Primary is part of University Place School District.
School Reviews
2 4/18/2022
this school is a mess. I am a real student that goes to this school. most of the teachers are good and empathic but, very few of them don't pay attention to your problems and just punish you for no reason. my teacher is a very good person which is good, most of the teachers are. now, let's talk about education. they make learning hard and stressful. on top of that, they have so many rules at recess. that makes you have bad thoughts during school, which can make it hard to concentrate. if the rules at recess were fun and made sense then we would be in a good mood instead of a bad one. not all the rules are bad though. like no stopping on the track, it makes sense since you don't wanna cause traffic. but, at morning assembly they want you to have a book out before it starts, BUT THEY DONT LET YOU EVEN FINISH A SENTANCE. so want even the point of getting the book out anyway. I would recommend coming to this school if they changed some rules. other than that is OK.
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