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#622 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 28% in state

Evergreen Primary

Elementary School · University Place School District · University Place, WA

An University Place School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7102 40TH ST W, University Place, WA 98466

  • Math 54% vs WA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs WA 49% (2024)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.4% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$15,994
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

Students at Evergreen Primary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency54%(2024 SBA)
School
State
47%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 SBA)
School
State
49%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
81%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

45%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Evergreen Primary 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 75Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,165/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (University Place), 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

$94,598

Median home value

$564,400

Median rent

$1,724/mo

College educated

43.9%

Homeownership

53%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98466; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–80.8 mi171Compare →
Whittier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–31.1 mi320Compare →
Charles Wright AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–121.2 mi519Compare →
Montessori in MotionPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.2 mi20Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#6 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

Evergreen Primary is listed in University Place School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Evergreen Primary

Evergreen Primary is a public elementary school in University Place, WA, part of University Place School District, serving approximately 538 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #622 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Evergreen Primary

What grades does Evergreen Primary serve?

Evergreen Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Evergreen Primary?

Evergreen Primary has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Primary?

The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Primary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Evergreen Primary rank in WA?

Evergreen Primary ranks #622 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Evergreen Primary's MySchoolScout rating?

Evergreen Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Evergreen Primary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Evergreen Primary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Evergreen Primary a charter school?

No, Evergreen Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Evergreen Primary a Title I school?

No, Evergreen Primary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Evergreen Primary?

45.0% of students at Evergreen Primary 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 – 4th
Enrollment
538
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pierce County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%
Area population (ZIP 98466)
30,622
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
38.5
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 98466; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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