Top Rankings
Franklin Pierce School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,187 students in Franklin Pierce School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Franklin Pierce School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
7,187 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
440 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Franklin Pierce School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Graduation Rate
87%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)46.5%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.78
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
34%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
26%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
7%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
15%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,515 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,156 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$162 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$174 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,515
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,156
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Franklin Pierce School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Pierce High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11002 18th Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3805
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3805
Gr: 9-12 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
James Sales Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 113th Street S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4205
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4205
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Gates Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4608 128th St E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-4000
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-4000
Gr: 10-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1920 128th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3405
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3405
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Brookdale Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 132nd St S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3105
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3105
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Central Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4505 104th St E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-3205
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-3205
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1709 85th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4105
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4105
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Morris Ford Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 104th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3605
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3605
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 105th St E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4500
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4500
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Elmhurst Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 133rd St E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3505
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3505
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Washington High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12420 Ainsworth Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4705
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Christensen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10232 Barnes Lane S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3305
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3305
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Perry G Keithley Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12324 12th Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4307
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4307
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
12223 S A Street
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4675
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4675
Gr: PK | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin Pierce School District?
Franklin Pierce School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,187 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Pierce School District?
Franklin Pierce School District is ranked #249 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Pierce School District?
34% of Franklin Pierce School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Pierce School District?
Franklin Pierce School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Franklin Pierce School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,156 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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