Central Avenue Elementary vs Dessie F Evans Elementary
Central Avenue Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.4/10 compared to 4.8/10. Dessie F Evans Elementary is significantly larger with 916 students, about 2.7× the size of Central Avenue Elementary (345). In math proficiency, Dessie F Evans Elementary leads at 53.5%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Central Avenue Elementary
Tacoma, WA
7.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
345 students
Dessie F Evans Elementary
Puyallup, WA
4.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
916 students
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| Metric | Central Avenue Elementary | Dessie F Evans Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.4 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.4 | 5.7 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 3.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.6% | 46.2% |
| Environment Score | 7.5 | 6.9 |
| State Rank | #561 of 2,251 | #1,903 of 2,251 |
| State Percentile | 75th | 16th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central Avenue Elementary | Dessie F Evans Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 45.0% | 53.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 58.0% | 55.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Tacoma (98446) | Puyallup (98375) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $101,130 | $109,972 |
| Median Home Value | $459,500 | $471,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,944 | $2,140 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.0% | 29.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 36 min |