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#1438 of 2,228 schools in WA
Bryant Montessori School
Elementary School · Tacoma School District · Tacoma, WA
A Tacoma School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
717 S Grant Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
- Math 30% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs WA 50% (2024)
Academics
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Students at Bryant Montessori School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bryant Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,715/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tacoma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,024
Median home value
$443,800
Median rent
$1,480/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
51.7%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Stanley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Tacoma Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–10 | 0.7 mi | 309 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tacoma School District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #40 of 62
- District spending per student
- $19,679NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bryant Montessori School is listed in Tacoma School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bryant Montessori School
Bryant Montessori School is a public elementary school in Tacoma, WA, part of Tacoma School District, serving approximately 266 students in grades Pre-K-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,438 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bryant Montessori School
What grades does Bryant Montessori School serve?
Bryant Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bryant Montessori School?
Bryant Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
How does Bryant Montessori School rank in WA?
Bryant Montessori School ranks #1,438 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Bryant Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bryant Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bryant Montessori School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bryant Montessori School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bryant Montessori School a charter school?
No, Bryant Montessori School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bryant Montessori School a Title I school?
No, Bryant Montessori School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bryant Montessori School?
50.8% of students at Bryant Montessori School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.6%
- Phone
- (253) 571-2800
- Area population (ZIP 98405)
- 25,306
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98405; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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