Serving 23 students in grades 6-12, The School At Pearl Youth Residence ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The School At Pearl Youth Residence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The School At Pearl Youth Residence's student population of 23 students has grown by 109% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The School At Pearl Youth Residence ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The School At Pearl Youth Residence is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#850 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
9%
5%
White
65%
48%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The School At Pearl Youth Residence's ranking?
The School At Pearl Youth Residence is ranked #850 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are The School At Pearl Youth Residence often compared to?
The School At Pearl Youth Residenceis often viewed alongside schools like Psd Special Services by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The School At Pearl Youth Residence?
The graduation rate of The School At Pearl Youth Residence is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 88%.
How many students attend The School At Pearl Youth Residence?
23 students attend The School At Pearl Youth Residence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of The School At Pearl Youth Residence students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The School At Pearl Youth Residence?
The School At Pearl Youth Residence has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does The School At Pearl Youth Residence offer ?
The School At Pearl Youth Residence offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The School At Pearl Youth Residence part of?
The School At Pearl Youth Residence is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is The School At Pearl Youth Residence located?
The School At Pearl Youth Residence is located in the Central Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 7 other public schools located in Central Tacoma.
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