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