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#968 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 43% in state
Science and Math Institute
High School · Tacoma School District · Tacoma, WA
A Tacoma School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
5501 N. Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
- Math 34% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Science and Math Institute score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 52% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Science and Math Institute 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,715/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tacoma), 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
$108,905
Median home value
$613,000
Median rent
$1,847/mo
College educated
50.1%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98407; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Online High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,136 | Compare → |
| Remann Hall Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–12 | 3.3 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| The School at Pearl Youth ResidenceEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 3.5 mi | 23 | 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.
Tacoma School District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #22 of 62
- District spending per student
- $19,679NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Science and Math Institute is listed in Tacoma School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Science and Math Institute
Science and Math Institute is a public high school in Tacoma, WA, part of Tacoma School District, serving approximately 604 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #968 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Science and Math Institute
What grades does Science and Math Institute serve?
Science and Math Institute serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Science and Math Institute?
Science and Math Institute has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Science and Math Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Science and Math Institute is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Science and Math Institute rank in WA?
Science and Math Institute ranks #968 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Science and Math Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Science and Math Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Science and Math Institute?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Science and Math Institute has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Science and Math Institute a charter school?
No, Science and Math Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Science and Math Institute a Title I school?
No, Science and Math Institute is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Science and Math Institute?
39.4% of students at Science and Math Institute 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (253) 571-2300
- Area population (ZIP 98407)
- 21,210
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 98407; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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