University Place Primary
Tel:
(253) 566-5620
- University Place Primary serves 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- University Place Primary placed in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
University Place Primary places 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%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- University Place Primary's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 516 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- University Place Primary is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of University Place Primary is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #247 out of 2039 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 23% |
| Black | 8% | 4% |
| White | 52% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 21% | 8% |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | University Place School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to University Place Primary is Chs Drop-out Reengagement Program (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Curtis Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Evergreen Primary (1.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tacoma Chs Drop-out Reengagement Program Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.7 miles
8425 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600 0.7 9-12 n/a - Tacoma Curtis Senior High School Grades: 10-12 | 1,414 student
0.9 miles
8425 40th W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5710 0.9 10-12 1,414 - Tacoma Curtis Junior High School Grades: 8-9 | 966 students
1.0 miles
3725 Grandview Drive West
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670 1.0 8-9 966 - Tacoma Evergreen Primary Grades: PK-4 | 529 students
1.3 miles
7102 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5680 1.3 PK-4 529 - Tacoma Narrows View Intermediate Grades: 5-7 | 686 students
1.3 miles
7813 44th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630 1.3 5-7 686
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