Serving 58 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Jim Tangeman Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jim Tangeman Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jim Tangeman Center's student population of 58 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jim Tangeman Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jim Tangeman Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2084 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
67%
49%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jim Tangeman Center's ranking?
Jim Tangeman Center is ranked #2084 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Jim Tangeman Center often compared to?
Jim Tangeman Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Hollingsworth Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Jim Tangeman Center?
58 students attend Jim Tangeman Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Jim Tangeman Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jim Tangeman Center?
Jim Tangeman Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jim Tangeman Center offer ?
Jim Tangeman Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Jim Tangeman Center part of?
Jim Tangeman Center is part of Vancouver School District.
In what neighborhood is Jim Tangeman Center located?
Jim Tangeman Center is located in the Harney Heights neighborhood of Vancouver, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in Harney Heights.
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