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Special Services
School · Tacoma School District
601 S. 8th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
Enrollment
11
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
11
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Special Services
School in Tacoma · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Comm Based Trans Program
0.0 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
Bates Technical High School
0.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
About Special Services
Special Services is a public school in Tacoma, WA, part of Tacoma School District. Special Services serves approximately 11 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Special Services show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 11 students, Special Services is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 11 students
- Type
- Public
- Address
- 601 S. 8th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
- Phone
- (253) 571-1224
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores WA EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 15 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Location
601 S. 8th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Special Services may also want to explore other schools in the area. ANNIE WRIGHT SCHOOLS (rated 7.9/10, 1.1 miles away). Additionally, TACOMA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 5.7/10, 1.1 miles away). For more schools in Tacoma, see our Tacoma schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Comm Based Trans Program Tacoma | 0.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Bates Technical High School Tacoma | 0.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Tacoma School of the Arts Tacoma | 0.2 mi | 5.2 |
| THE COR DEO SCHOOL Tacoma | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Stadium High School Tacoma | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Tacoma Open Doors Tacoma | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Edna Travis Elementary School Tacoma | 1.0 mi | 4.2 |
| Bryant Montessori School Tacoma | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Bryant Montessori Middle School Tacoma | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Stanley Elementary School Tacoma | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| Hilltop Heritage Middle School Tacoma | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| ANNIE WRIGHT SCHOOLS Tacoma | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| TACOMA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tacoma | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| ST PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tacoma | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Summit Public School: Olympus Seattle | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Lowell Elementary School Tacoma | 1.2 mi | 9.1 |
| Grant Elementary School Tacoma | 1.2 mi | 8.3 |
| Willard Early Learning Center Tacoma | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Lincoln High School Tacoma | 2.1 mi | 5.1 |
| Reed Elementary School Tacoma | 2.2 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98405 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$80,024
Median Home Value
$443,800
Median Rent
$1,480/mo
Population
25,306
College Educated
31.2%
Homeownership
51.7%
Avg Commute
26.6 min
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Median Age
38.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Special Services
What grades does Special Services serve?
Special Services serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Special Services?
Special Services has an enrollment of approximately 11 students.
What are the test scores at Special Services?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Special Services has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Special Services a charter school?
No, Special Services is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Special Services a Title I school?
No, Special Services is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Special Services?
45.5% of students at Special Services qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 45.5%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pierce County
- Phone
- (253) 571-1224
Resources & Links
District
Tacoma School District- District Enrollment
- 28,272
- Schools in District
- 69
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,679
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