Fife School District
School District · Milton, Washington
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Evaluating Fife School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fife 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.
Fife Elementary School
Tacoma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hedden Elementary School
Edgewood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fife High School
Tacoma · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#69 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,662
$62 vs Washington median
District size
3,916 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Fife School District ranks #69 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Fife School District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fife Elementary School (8.1/10), Hedden Elementary School (7.5/10), and Fife High School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Fife School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Fife School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fife Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Hedden Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Fife High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Columbia Junior High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Surprise Lake Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fife School District
Fife School District is a Milton, Washington school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,916 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1. The district invests $17,662 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Fife School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fife Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Fife School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.2% and ELA proficiency of 60.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fife School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fife School District with test data.
Schools in Fife School District
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Milton
- Total Enrollment
- 3,916
- Teachers (FTE)
- 214
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fife School District?
Fife School District has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fife School District?
The average composite rating for Fife School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fife School District?
Fife School District spends $17,662 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fife School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fife School District is 18.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fife School District?
Fife Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Fife School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Fife School District?
Across schools in Fife School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fife School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Fife School District has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 7 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.2%
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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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