Sherman Elementary School vs Point Defiance Elementary School
Sherman Elementary School and Point Defiance Elementary School are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.6 out of 10. In math proficiency, Sherman Elementary School leads at 69.0%.
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.
Sherman Elementary School
Tacoma, WA
6.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
424 students
Point Defiance Elementary School
Tacoma, WA
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
300 students
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| Metric | Sherman Elementary School | Point Defiance Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.6 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Growth Score | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.6% | 34.3% |
| Environment Score | 6.9 | 9.4 |
| State Rank | #1,010 of 2,251 | #837 of 2,251 |
| State Percentile | 55th | 63th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Sherman Elementary School | Point Defiance Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 69.0% | 66.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 81.0% | 71.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Tacoma (98407) | Tacoma (98407) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $108,905 | $108,905 |
| Median Home Value | $613,000 | $613,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,847 | $1,847 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 50.1% | 50.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 28 min |