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 10%)
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 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,613 students in University Place School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in University Place School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
5,613 Students
1,088,009 Students
# Teachers
326 Teachers
63,412 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
University Place School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 307 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.68
# American Indian Students
23 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
555 Students
92,006 Students
% Asian Students
10%
9%
# Hispanic Students
950 Students
273,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
25%
# Black Students
573 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%
# White Students
2,550 Students
538,956 Students
% White Students
45%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
82 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
871 Students
95,975 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
19,124
# Students in K Grade:
386
78,326
# Students in 1st Grade:
394
75,004
# Students in 2nd Grade:
406
78,962
# Students in 3rd Grade:
402
79,663
# Students in 4th Grade:
425
79,281
# Students in 5th Grade:
450
80,458
# Students in 6th Grade:
399
80,701
# Students in 7th Grade:
454
83,790
# Students in 8th Grade:
422
85,819
# Students in 9th Grade:
453
87,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
434
85,051
# Students in 11th Grade:
459
82,925
# Students in 12th Grade:
452
91,099
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,334 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,040. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,857 is less than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,334
$19,040
Spending / Student
$15,857
$19,496
Best University Place School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Place Primary
(Math: 65-69% | 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
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Narrows View Intermediate
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7813 44th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Grades: 5-7
| 676 students
Rank: #33.
Curtis Senior High School
(Math: 51% | 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
| 1,345 students
Rank: #44.
Chambers Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: K-4
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
Evergreen Primary
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7102 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5680
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5680
Grades: PK-4
| 548 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 588 students
Rank: #77.
Drum Intermediate
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4909 79th Avenue W
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5660
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5660
Grades: 5-7
| 627 students
Rank: #88.
Curtis Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3725 Grandview Drive West
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Grades: 8-9
| 875 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to University Place School District?
University Place School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,613 students.
What is the rank of University Place School District?
University Place School District is ranked #19 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), 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, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 2% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is University Place School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,857 is less than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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