Chester H Thompson Elementary vs Spanaway Elementary
Spanaway Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 6.1/10. Chester H Thompson Elementary is significantly larger with 648 students, about 1.9× the size of Spanaway Elementary (344). In math proficiency, Chester H Thompson Elementary leads at 69.0%.
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Chester H Thompson Elementary
Tacoma, WA
6.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
648 students
Spanaway Elementary
Spanaway, WA
8.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
344 students
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| Metric | Chester H Thompson Elementary | Spanaway Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.1 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.0 | 7.3 |
| Growth Score | 5.6 | 9.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.7% | 68.9% |
| Environment Score | 7.4 | 8.1 |
| State Rank | #1,220 of 2,251 | #143 of 2,251 |
| State Percentile | 46th | 94th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Chester H Thompson Elementary | Spanaway Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 69.0% | 47.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 68.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Tacoma (98445) | Spanaway (98387) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,063 | $101,141 |
| Median Home Value | $413,200 | $424,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,721 | $1,837 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 19.1% | 17.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | 7.7% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 38 min |