University Place School District
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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,661 students in University Place School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in University Place School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,515 Schools
# Students
5,661 Students
1,095,254 Students
# Teachers
311 Teachers
62,275 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
University Place School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 306 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)77%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.67
# American Indian Students
24 Students
14,333 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
525 Students
90,824 Students
% Asian Students
9%
8%
# Hispanic Students
931 Students
268,786 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
25%
# Black Students
534 Students
49,701 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%
# White Students
2,617 Students
554,531 Students
% White Students
46%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
71 Students
13,446 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
958 Students
95,979 Students
% of Two or more races Students
17%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
19,160
# Students in K Grade:
366
70,939
# Students in 1st Grade:
399
78,675
# Students in 2nd Grade:
388
79,858
# Students in 3rd Grade:
421
79,841
# Students in 4th Grade:
475
81,216
# Students in 5th Grade:
394
81,845
# Students in 6th Grade:
449
84,523
# Students in 7th Grade:
434
86,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
441
87,056
# Students in 9th Grade:
439
86,158
# Students in 10th Grade:
486
84,463
# Students in 11th Grade:
441
83,617
# Students in 12th Grade:
454
91,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,331 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,595. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,173 is less than the state median of $19,584. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$18 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$17 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,331
$20,595
Spending / Student
$14,173
$19,584
Best University Place School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Narrows View Intermediate
Math: 76% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7813 44th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Grades: 5-7
| 671 students
Rank: #22.
Drum Intermediate
Math: 75% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4909 79th Avenue W
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5660
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5660
Grades: 5-7
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
University Place Primary
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2708 W Grandview Dr
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5620
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5620
Grades: PK-4
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
Curtis Junior High School
Math: 65% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3725 Grandview Drive West
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Grades: 8-9
| 880 students
Rank: #55.
Curtis Senior High School
Math: 61% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8425 40th W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5710
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5710
Grades: 10-12
| 1,381 students
Rank: #66.
Sunset Primary
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4523 97th Ave W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5640
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5640
Grades: PK-4
| 536 students
Rank: #77.
Chambers Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9101 56th Ave W
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5650
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5650
Grades: K-4
| 514 students
Rank: #88.
Evergreen Primary
Math: 67% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7102 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5680
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5680
Grades: PK-4
| 554 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to University Place School District?
University Place School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,661 students.
What is the rank of University Place School District?
University Place School District is ranked #49 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), 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?
46% 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 Black, 9% of students are Asian, 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 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is University Place School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,173 is less than the state median of $19,584. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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