Whittier Elementary School vs Geiger Montessori School
Geiger Montessori School has a higher overall rating of 5.3/10 compared to 4.1/10. Geiger Montessori School is significantly larger with 515 students, about 1.6× the size of Whittier Elementary School (320). In math proficiency, Geiger Montessori School leads at 52.0%.
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.
Whittier Elementary School
Tacoma, WA
4.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 3rd
320 students
Geiger Montessori School
Tacoma, WA
5.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
515 students
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| Metric | Whittier Elementary School | Geiger Montessori School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.1 / 10 | 5.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Growth Score | 1.7 | 4.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60% | 40.2% |
| Environment Score | 6.2 | 5.2 |
| State Rank | #2,121 of 2,251 | #1,685 of 2,251 |
| State Percentile | 6th | 25th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Whittier Elementary School | Geiger Montessori School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 52.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Tacoma (98466) | Tacoma (98465) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,598 | $77,083 |
| Median Home Value | $564,400 | $544,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,724 | $1,453 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 43.9% | 38.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | 9.1% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 29 min |