Park Avenue Center (Closed 2014)
Park Avenue Center served 32 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 64%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 73%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
41%
5%
White
50%
51%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% WA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% WA state average).
How many students attend Park Avenue Center?
32 students attend Park Avenue Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Park Avenue Center students are White, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Avenue Center?
Park Avenue Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Park Avenue Center offer ?
Park Avenue Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Park Avenue Center part of?
Park Avenue Center is part of Tacoma School District.
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