Downing Elementary School vs Sherman Elementary School
Sherman Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 6.6/10 compared to 3.9/10. 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.
Downing Elementary School
Tacoma, WA
3.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
283 students
Sherman Elementary School
Tacoma, WA
6.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
424 students
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| Metric | Downing Elementary School | Sherman Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.9 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.7 | 8.3 |
| Growth Score | 1.2 | 5.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.1% | 19.6% |
| Environment Score | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| State Rank | #2,168 of 2,251 | #1,010 of 2,251 |
| State Percentile | 4th | 55th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Downing Elementary School | Sherman Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 57.0% | 69.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 67.0% | 81.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Tacoma (98406) | Tacoma (98407) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,761 | $108,905 |
| Median Home Value | $594,100 | $613,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,677 | $1,847 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 48.5% | 50.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 28 min |