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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
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Special Services
Special Services is a public school in Tacoma, WA, part of the Tacoma School District. The school serves approximately 11 students in grades Pre-K – 12th. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $80,024, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a midsize city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 11 students, Special Services is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
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 3 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.
Performance Trends
Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022).
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 | 7.3 |
| Bates Technical High School Tacoma | 0.3 mi | — |
| Tacoma School of the Arts Tacoma | 0.2 mi | 6.5 |
| THE COR DEO SCHOOL Tacoma | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Stadium High School Tacoma | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Tacoma Open Doors Tacoma | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Edna Travis Elementary School Tacoma | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Bryant Montessori School Tacoma | 0.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Bryant Montessori Middle School Tacoma | 0.7 mi | 8.4 |
| Stanley Elementary School Tacoma | 1.0 mi | 3.0 |
| Hilltop Heritage Middle School Tacoma | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| 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 | 6.8 |
| Lowell Elementary School Tacoma | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Grant Elementary School Tacoma | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Willard Early Learning Center Tacoma | 1.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Lincoln High School Tacoma | 2.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Reed Elementary School Tacoma | 2.2 mi | 7.3 |
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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Special Services has a median household income of $80,024. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $443,800, with a median rent of $1,480/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.7%. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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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 the most recent state assessment data, Special Services has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
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
- City Safety
- High (6,715/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Tacoma). Data >1 year old.
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
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Tacoma School District- District Enrollment
- 28,272
- Schools in District
- 69
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,679
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