Very Good
#782 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 35% in state
Jim Tangeman Center
School · Vancouver School District · Vancouver, WA
A Vancouver School District school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3200 E 18th Street, Vancouver, WA 98661
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jim Tangeman Center score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2017, reaching 18% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Jim Tangeman Center 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 Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,006/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vancouver), 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
$75,037
Median home value
$424,700
Median rent
$1,440/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
40.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Vancouver Success AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Vancouver Intensive Communications CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Vancouver Home ConnectionEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 152 | 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.
Vancouver School District
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #8 of 40
- District spending per student
- $17,999NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jim Tangeman Center is listed in Vancouver School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jim Tangeman Center
Jim Tangeman Center is a public school in Vancouver, WA, part of Vancouver School District, serving approximately 57 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #782 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jim Tangeman Center
What grades does Jim Tangeman Center serve?
Jim Tangeman Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Jim Tangeman Center?
Jim Tangeman Center has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Tangeman Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim Tangeman Center is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jim Tangeman Center rank in WA?
Jim Tangeman Center ranks #782 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Jim Tangeman Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Jim Tangeman Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Jim Tangeman Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jim Tangeman Center has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jim Tangeman Center a charter school?
No, Jim Tangeman Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jim Tangeman Center a Title I school?
No, Jim Tangeman Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jim Tangeman Center?
75.4% of students at Jim Tangeman Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Clark County
- Phone
- (360) 313-1800
- Area population (ZIP 98661)
- 52,027
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 98661; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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