Wainwright Intermediate School

130 Alameda Ave
Tacoma, WA 98466
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 370 students in grades 1-8, Wainwright Intermediate 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 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wainwright Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Wainwright Intermediate School's student population of 370 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
370 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Wainwright Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wainwright Intermediate School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1431 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
36%
50%
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(18-19)
55%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
9%
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Hispanic
17%
25%
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Black
16%
5%
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White
35%
50%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
27%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wainwright Intermediate School's ranking?
Wainwright Intermediate School is ranked #1431 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Wainwright Intermediate School often compared to?
Wainwright Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mason Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Wainwright Intermediate School?
370 students attend Wainwright Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Wainwright Intermediate School students are White, 27% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wainwright Intermediate School?
Wainwright Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wainwright Intermediate School offer ?
Wainwright Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Wainwright Intermediate School part of?
Wainwright Intermediate School is part of Tacoma School District.

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5   9/8/2021
this school is really good for my kids.
- Posted by Parent - jessica

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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