Top Rankings
Fife School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,916 students in Fife School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Fife School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
3,916 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Fife School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 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 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.78
0.69
# American Indian Students
32 Students
14,077 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
375 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
10%
9%
# Hispanic Students
911 Students
284,936 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
26%
# Black Students
273 Students
52,278 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
1,468 Students
529,029 Students
% White Students
38%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
310 Students
15,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
8%
2%
# Two or more races Students
518 Students
97,437 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
261
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
285
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
285
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
292
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
319
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
288
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
319
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
348
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
298
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
304
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
269
88,755
# Students in 11th Grade:
297
87,581
# Students in 12th Grade:
317
91,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,930 is higher 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 $31,753 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$124 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,930
$18,796
Spending / Student
$31,753
$19,246
Best Fife School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fife High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5616 20th St E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1100
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1100
Grades: 10-12
| 864 students
Rank: #22.
Hedden Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11313 8th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 517-1500
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 517-1500
Grades: 3-5
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
Fife Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5804 20th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1400
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1400
Grades: K-5
| 816 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 54th Avenue E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
Grades: 8-9
| 602 students
Rank: #55.
Surprise Lake Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Milton Way
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1300
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1300
Grades: 6-7
| 667 students
Rank: n/an/a
1205 19th Avenue
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1200
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1200
Grades: PK-2
| 473 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fife Open Doors
Alternative School
5802 20th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1000
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1000
Grades: 10-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fife School District?
Fife School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,916 students.
What is the rank of Fife School District?
Fife School District is ranked #189 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fife School District?
38% of Fife School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fife School District?
Fife School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Fife School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,753 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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