Dieringer School District
School District · Lake Tapps, Washington
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,423
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,423
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Evaluating Dieringer School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dieringer School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Dieringer Heights Elementary
Lake Tapps · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Tapps Elementary
Lake Tapps · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Tapps Middle School
Lake Tapps · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#10 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,423
+$699 vs Washington median
District size
1,439 students
Typical than Washington median
The short answer
Dieringer School District ranks #10 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Dieringer School District's schools with real test data average 8.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dieringer Heights Elementary (8.6/10), Lake Tapps Elementary (8.4/10), and North Tapps Middle School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +3.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dieringer School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Dieringer School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dieringer Heights Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Lake Tapps Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | North Tapps Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dieringer School District
Dieringer School District is a Lake Tapps, Washington school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,439 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $18,423 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Dieringer School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dieringer Heights Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Dieringer School District students show an average math proficiency of 72.2% and ELA proficiency of 77.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Dieringer School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dieringer School District with test data.
Schools in Dieringer School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Lake Tapps
- Total Enrollment
- 1,439
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dieringer School District?
Dieringer School District has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dieringer School District?
The average composite rating for Dieringer School District is 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dieringer School District?
Dieringer School District spends $18,423 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dieringer School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dieringer School District is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dieringer School District?
Dieringer Heights Elementary is the highest-rated school in Dieringer School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Dieringer School District?
Across schools in Dieringer School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dieringer School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Dieringer School District has an average school rating of 8.2/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 77.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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