Top Rankings
University Place School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,606 students in University Place School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in University Place School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
5,606 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
294 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
University Place School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 307 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
9%
% Hispanic
17%
26%
% Black
10%
5%
% White
45%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,354 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,876 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,354
$18,796
Spending / Student
$15,876
$19,246
Best University Place School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Narrows View Intermediate
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7813 44th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Gr: 5-7 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
University Place Primary
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2708 W Grandview Dr
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5620
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5620
Gr: PK-4 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Drum Intermediate
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4909 79th Avenue W
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5660
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5660
Gr: 5-7 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Primary
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7102 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5680
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5680
Gr: PK-4 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Curtis Senior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8425 40th W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5710
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5710
Gr: 10-12 | 1,303 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Chambers Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9101 56th Ave W
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5650
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5650
Gr: K-4 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sunset Primary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4523 97th Ave W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5640
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5640
Gr: PK-4 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Curtis Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3725 Grandview Drive West
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Gr: 8-9 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to University Place School District?
University Place School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,606 students.
What is the rank of University Place School District?
University Place School District is ranked #15 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in University Place School District?
45% of University Place School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of University Place School District?
University Place School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is University Place School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,876 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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