Geiger Montessori School vs Downing Elementary School
Geiger Montessori School has a higher overall rating of 5.3/10 compared to 3.9/10. Geiger Montessori School is significantly larger with 515 students, about 1.8× the size of Downing Elementary School (283). In math proficiency, Downing Elementary School leads at 57.0%.
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.
Geiger Montessori School
Tacoma, WA
5.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
515 students
Downing Elementary School
Tacoma, WA
3.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
283 students
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| Metric | Geiger Montessori School | Downing Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.3 / 10 | 3.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.1 | 5.7 |
| Growth Score | 4.2 | 1.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.2% | 54.1% |
| Environment Score | 5.2 | 7.7 |
| State Rank | #1,685 of 2,251 | #2,168 of 2,251 |
| State Percentile | 25th | 4th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Geiger Montessori School | Downing Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 57.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 67.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Tacoma (98465) | Tacoma (98406) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,083 | $104,761 |
| Median Home Value | $544,500 | $594,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,453 | $1,677 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.5% | 48.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 27 min |