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Edward Zeiger Elementary School vs. Firgrove Elementary School

Should you attend Edward Zeiger Elementary School or Firgrove Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Edward Zeiger Elementary School
13008 94th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98373
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Firgrove Elementary School
13918 Meridian S
Puyallup, WA 98373
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Edward Zeiger 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 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 631 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Firgrove 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 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
476 students
631 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edward Zeiger Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Firgrove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edward Zeiger Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Firgrove Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edward Zeiger Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Firgrove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edward Zeiger Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Puyallup School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Firgrove Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Puyallup School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1236 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1595 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edward Zeiger Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Firgrove Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
30%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edward Zeiger Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Puyallup School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Firgrove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Puyallup School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edward Zeiger Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Puyallup School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Firgrove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Puyallup School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Edward Zeiger Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Firgrove Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
25
Kindergarten Students
69
74
Grade 1 Students
50
97
Grade 2 Students
78
99
Grade 3 Students
68
77
Grade 4 Students
69
101
Grade 5 Students
66
64
Grade 6 Students
59
94

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Edward Zeiger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Firgrove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Asian
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edward Zeiger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Firgrove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edward Zeiger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Firgrove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edward Zeiger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Firgrove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edward Zeiger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Firgrove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Edward Zeiger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Firgrove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
18%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edward Zeiger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Firgrove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edward Zeiger Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Puyallup School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Firgrove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Puyallup School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edward Zeiger Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Puyallup School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Firgrove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Puyallup School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edward Zeiger Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Puyallup School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Firgrove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Puyallup School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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