Vaughn Elementary School
Vaughn Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Vaughn Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Vaughn Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Vaughn Elementary School's student population of 397 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 397 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Vaughn Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Vaughn Elementary School is 0.40, which is less 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 | #508 out of 2039 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 8% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 76% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peninsula School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Vaughn Elementary School is North Mason Senior High School (5.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Key Peninsula Middle School (2.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakebay Key Peninsula Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 61%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 476 students10
2.8 miles
5510 Key Peninsula Hwy N
Lakebay, WA 98349
(253) 530-4200 2.8 6-8 476 - Gig Harbor Minter Creek Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 63%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 393 students10
4.0 miles
12617 118th Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
(253) 530-4300 4 K-5 393 - Gig Harbor Voyager Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 629 students10
4.9 miles
5615 Kopachuck Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4800 4.9 K-5 629 - Gig Harbor Kopachuck Middle School Math: 68% | Reading: 81%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 517 students10
5.1 miles
10414 56th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4100 5.1 6-8 517 - Belfair North Mason Senior High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 752 students10
5.8 miles
150 E North Mason School Road
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2303 5.8 9-12 752
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