Point Defiance Elementary School vs Sherman Elementary School
Point Defiance Elementary School and Sherman Elementary School are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.9 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.
Point Defiance Elementary School
Tacoma, WA
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
300 students
Sherman Elementary School
Tacoma, WA
6.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
424 students
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| Metric | Point Defiance Elementary School | Sherman Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.9 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Growth Score | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.3% | 19.6% |
| Environment Score | 9.4 | 6.9 |
| State Rank | #837 of 2,251 | #1,010 of 2,251 |
| State Percentile | 63th | 55th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Point Defiance Elementary School | Sherman Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 66.0% | 69.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 71.0% | 81.0% |
| 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 |