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6.2avg / 10

Dieringer School District

School District · Lake Tapps, Washington

Students: 1,439
Teachers (FTE): 84

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

3

2 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

1,439

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.1:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#122 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below 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 #122 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Dieringer School District's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dieringer Heights Elementary (7.2/10), North Tapps Middle School (6.0/10), and Lake Tapps Elementary (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Dieringer Heights Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +4.2 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.

#SchoolRating
1Dieringer Heights Elementary7.2 / 10
2North Tapps Middle School6.0 / 10
3Lake Tapps Elementary5.4 / 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. District-level spending was $18,423 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Dieringer School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Dieringer Heights Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Dieringer School District students show an average math proficiency of 68.9% and ELA proficiency of 75.5%.

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

Math Proficiency68.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency75.5%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Dieringer School District with test data.

Schools in Dieringer School District

3 schools

District Details

State
Washington
City
Lake Tapps
Total Enrollment
1,439
Teachers (FTE)
84
District spending per student
$18,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Dieringer School District?

Dieringer School District's district-level spending was $18,423 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Dieringer School District?

Across schools in Dieringer School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.5%. 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 6.2/10 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
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
68.9%
ELA Proficiency
75.5%

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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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