Serving 1,343 students in grades 8-9, Tahoma Junior High 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 69% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 69% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
1,343 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)69%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
9%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
27%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
47%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Tahoma Junior High School?
1,343 students attend Tahoma Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Tahoma Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tahoma Junior High School?
Tahoma Junior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tahoma Junior High School offer ?
Tahoma Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Tahoma Junior High School part of?
Tahoma Junior High School is part of Tahoma School District.
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