Top Rankings
Fife School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,792 students in Fife School District.
Public Schools in Fife School District have a diversity score of 0.77, which is more than the Washington public school average of 0.68.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
3,792 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 306 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)57%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.68
# American Indian Students
38 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
357 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
9%
9%
# Hispanic Students
889 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
25%
# Black Students
215 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
1,431 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
38%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
288 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
8%
1%
# Two or more races Students
570 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
263
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
269
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
281
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
266
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
290
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
321
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
299
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
294
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
282
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
286
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
325
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
287
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
283
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,615 is higher than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,792 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$124 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,615
$19,148
Spending / Student
$32,792
$19,607
Best Fife School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fife High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5616 20th St E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1100
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1100
Grades: 10-12
| 870 students
Rank: #22.
Hedden Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11313 8th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 517-1500
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 517-1500
Grades: 2-5
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Surprise Lake Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Milton Way
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1300
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1300
Grades: 6-7
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 54th Avenue E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
Grades: 8-9
| 568 students
Rank: n/an/a
1205 19th Avenue
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1200
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1200
Grades: PK-2
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
5804 20th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1000
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1000
Grades: K-5
| 814 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fife Open Doors
Alternative School
5802 20th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1000
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1000
Grades: 10-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fife School District?
Fife School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,792 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Fife School District?
38% of Fife School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fife School District?
Fife School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Fife School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,792 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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