Dieringer Heights Elementary School vs. North Tapps Middle School
Should I attend Dieringer Heights Elementary School or North Tapps Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dieringer Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
North Tapps Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dieringer Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher 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 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 516 students in grades 6-8, North Tapps Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
6-8
Total Students
434 students
516 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#151 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
132
-
Grade 4 Students
148
-
Grade 5 Students
154
-
Grade 6 Students
-
181
Grade 7 Students
-
167
Grade 8 Students
-
168
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
68%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
