Excellent
#291 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 13% in state
Lake Tapps Elementary
Elementary School · Dieringer School District · Lake Tapps, WA
A Dieringer School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1320 178th Avenue E., Lake Tapps, WA 98391
- Math 75% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Tapps Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 69% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lake Tapps 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowman Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Lakeland Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| Crestwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Ilalko Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 479 | 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
- #2 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
Lake Tapps Elementary is listed in Dieringer School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Tapps Elementary
Lake Tapps Elementary is a public elementary school in Lake Tapps, WA, part of Dieringer School District, serving approximately 450 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #291 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Tapps Elementary
What grades does Lake Tapps Elementary serve?
Lake Tapps Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Lake Tapps Elementary?
Lake Tapps Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Tapps Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Tapps Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Tapps Elementary rank in WA?
Lake Tapps Elementary ranks #291 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Lake Tapps Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Tapps Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Lake Tapps Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Tapps Elementary has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lake Tapps Elementary a charter school?
No, Lake Tapps Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Tapps Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lake Tapps Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Tapps Elementary?
24.0% of students at Lake Tapps 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
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (253) 862-6600
- 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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