Excellent
#227 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 10% in state
Dieringer Heights Elementary
Elementary School · Dieringer School District · Lake Tapps, WA
An elementary school in Lake Tapps, WA where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21727 34th Street E., Lake Tapps, WA 98391
- Math 63% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dieringer Heights Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 68% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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
18.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dieringer Heights 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 20Somewhat 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
$129,233
Median home value
$578,300
Median rent
$2,178/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98391; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Muckleshoot Tribal SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Lake Tapps ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 1–3 | 2.9 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Crestwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 417 | 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.
Dieringer School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dieringer Heights Elementary is listed in Dieringer School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dieringer Heights Elementary
Dieringer Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Lake Tapps, WA, part of Dieringer School District, serving approximately 480 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #227 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dieringer Heights Elementary
What grades does Dieringer Heights Elementary serve?
Dieringer Heights Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dieringer Heights Elementary?
Dieringer Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dieringer Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dieringer Heights Elementary is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dieringer Heights Elementary rank in WA?
Dieringer Heights Elementary ranks #227 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Dieringer Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dieringer Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Dieringer Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dieringer Heights Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dieringer Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, Dieringer Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dieringer Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dieringer Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dieringer Heights Elementary?
18.8% of students at Dieringer Heights 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (253) 826-4937
- Area population (ZIP 98391)
- 57,691
- Area average commute
- 37.5 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 98391; 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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