Top Rankings
Franklin Pierce School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,425 students in Franklin Pierce School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Franklin Pierce School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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
15 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
7,425 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
464 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Franklin Pierce 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 85% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#254 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.79
0.68
# American Indian Students
71 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
494 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
7%
9%
# Hispanic Students
2,453 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
26%
# Black Students
797 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
11%
5%
# White Students
1,943 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
26%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
457 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
6%
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,157 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
201
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
547
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
567
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
537
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
544
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
573
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
563
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
542
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
548
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
579
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
594
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
584
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
567
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
479
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,829 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,795 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$140 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$177 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,829
$18,857
Spending / Student
$23,795
$19,309
Best Franklin Pierce School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Pierce High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11002 18th Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3805
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3805
Grades: 9-12
| 1,141 students
Rank: #22.
James Sales Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 113th Street S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4205
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4205
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Gates Secondary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
813 132nd Street S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4005
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4005
Grades: 8-12
| 86 students
Rank: #44.
Collins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1920 128th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3405
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3405
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Harvard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1709 85th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4105
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4105
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #66.
Brookdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 132nd St S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3105
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3105
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Central Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4608 128th St E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-3205
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-3205
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #88.
Morris Ford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 104th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3605
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3605
Grades: 6-8
| 882 students
Rank: #99.
Elmhurst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 133rd St E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3505
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3505
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12420 Ainsworth Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4705
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 997 students
Rank: #1111.
Midland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 105th St E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4500
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4500
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1212.
Christensen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10232 Barnes Lane S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3305
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3305
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1313.
Perry G Keithley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12324 12th Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4307
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4307
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
Magnet School
12223 S A Street
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4675
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4675
Grades: PK
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Support
Magnet School
315 129th Street So
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3005
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3005
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin Pierce School District?
Franklin Pierce School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,425 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Pierce School District?
Franklin Pierce School District is ranked #251 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Pierce School District?
33% of Franklin Pierce School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Pierce School District?
Franklin Pierce School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Franklin Pierce School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,795 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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