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Lake Tapps Elementary School vs. North Tapps Middle School

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School Overview

School
Lake Tapps Elementary School
1320 178th Avenue E.
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
North Tapps Middle School
20029 12th Street E.
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

North Tapps Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 450 students in grades 1-3, Lake Tapps Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 509 students in grades 6-8, North Tapps Middle School 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 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-3
6-8
Total Students
450 students
509 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lake Tapps 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 North Tapps Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake Tapps Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Tapps Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lake Tapps 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 North Tapps Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lake Tapps Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dieringer 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 North Tapps Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dieringer 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

#244 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
#349 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lake Tapps 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 North Tapps Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in WA)
58%
(Top 20% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Tapps Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dieringer 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 North Tapps Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dieringer School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Tapps Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dieringer 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 North Tapps Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dieringer School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
55-59%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lake Tapps Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Tapps Middle School by grade.
Grade 1 Students
144
-
Grade 2 Students
164
-
Grade 3 Students
142
-
Grade 6 Students
-
161
Grade 7 Students
-
169
Grade 8 Students
-
179

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lake Tapps Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dieringer School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Tapps Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dieringer School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
12%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lake Tapps Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dieringer 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 North Tapps Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dieringer School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lake Tapps Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dieringer 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 North Tapps Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dieringer School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lake Tapps Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dieringer 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 North Tapps Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dieringer School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
62%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lake Tapps Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dieringer 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 North Tapps Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dieringer School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Lake Tapps Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Dieringer 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 North Tapps Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Dieringer School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Two or more races
11%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lake Tapps Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dieringer 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 North Tapps Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dieringer School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lake Tapps Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dieringer 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 North Tapps Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dieringer 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
24%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lake Tapps Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dieringer 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 North Tapps Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dieringer 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
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lake Tapps Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dieringer 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 North Tapps Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dieringer 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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