Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Browns Point Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Browns Point Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Browns Point Elementary School's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Browns Point Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Browns Point Elementary School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
50%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
18%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Browns Point Elementary School's ranking?
Browns Point Elementary School is ranked #96 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Browns Point Elementary School often compared to?
Browns Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crescent Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Browns Point Elementary School?
434 students attend Browns Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Browns Point Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Browns Point Elementary School?
Browns Point Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Browns Point Elementary School offer ?
Browns Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Browns Point Elementary School part of?
Browns Point Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Browns Point Elementary School located?
Browns Point Elementary School is located in the Northeast Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Northeast Tacoma.
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