Serving 368 students in grades 4-8, 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 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wainwright serves the west part of Tacoma, WA, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and the furthest edge located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wainwright Intermediate School's student population of 368 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
Average Class Size
24 students
School Rankings
Wainwright Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wainwright Intermediate School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1616 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
14%
5%
White
35%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
24%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1616 out of 2,088 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Wainwright Intermediate School?
368 students attend Wainwright Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Wainwright Intermediate School students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 17:1.
What grades does Wainwright Intermediate School offer ?
Wainwright Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wainwright Intermediate School part of?
Wainwright Intermediate School is part of Tacoma School District.
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