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 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,893 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
3,893 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Fife School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 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
0.76
0.68
# American Indian Students
36 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
398 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
10%
9%
# Hispanic Students
899 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
26%
# Black Students
343 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
1,574 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
40%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
305 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
8%
1%
# Two or more races Students
336 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
279
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
279
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
286
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
309
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
278
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
307
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
344
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
306
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
291
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
274
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
304
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
309
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
295
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,054 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,941 is higher than the state median of $19,309. 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
$21,054
$18,857
Spending / Student
$31,941
$19,309
Best Fife School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fife High School
Magnet 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
| 879 students
Rank: #22.
Hedden Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Fife Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 838 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia Junior High School
Magnet 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
| 565 students
Rank: #55.
Surprise Lake Middle School
Magnet 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
| 650 students
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery Primary School
Magnet School
1205 19th Avenue
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1200
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1200
Grades: PK-2
| 496 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fife Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5802 20th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1000
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1000
Grades: 10-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fife School District?
Fife School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,893 students.
What is the rank of Fife School District?
Fife School District is ranked #190 out of 307 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?
40% of Fife School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 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 higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Fife School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,941 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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