Very Good
#544 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 24% in state
Chambers Elementary
Elementary School · University Place School District · University Pla, WA
An University Place School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9101 56TH AVE W, University Pla, WA 98467
- Math 70% vs WA 47% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chambers Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 68% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chambers Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated763/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,586
Median home value
$580,100
Median rent
$1,566/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98467; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Charles Wright AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Evergreen PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 171 | 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.
University Place School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chambers Elementary is listed in University Place School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chambers Elementary
Chambers Elementary is a public elementary school in University Pla, WA, part of University Place School District, serving approximately 480 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #544 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chambers Elementary
What grades does Chambers Elementary serve?
Chambers Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Chambers Elementary?
Chambers Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chambers Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chambers Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chambers Elementary rank in WA?
Chambers Elementary ranks #544 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Chambers Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Chambers Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Chambers Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chambers Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chambers Elementary a charter school?
No, Chambers Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chambers Elementary a Title I school?
No, Chambers Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chambers Elementary?
41.5% of students at Chambers Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (253) 566-5650
- Area population (ZIP 98467)
- 15,241
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
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 98467; 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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