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#1666 of 2,228 schools in WA
Thompson Preschool
School · Bethel School District · Tacoma, WA
A Bethel School District school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
15616 5th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 85 schools in Tacoma.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thompson Preschool sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$90,063
Median home value
$413,200
Median rent
$1,721/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98445; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Hope Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Imagination SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Brookdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Collins ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 488 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bethel School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #24 of 33
- District spending per student
- $15,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thompson Preschool is listed in Bethel School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thompson Preschool
Thompson Preschool is a public school in Tacoma, WA, part of Bethel School District, serving approximately 284 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,666 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thompson Preschool
What grades does Thompson Preschool serve?
Thompson Preschool serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Thompson Preschool?
Thompson Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
How does Thompson Preschool rank in WA?
Thompson Preschool ranks #1,666 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Thompson Preschool's MySchoolScout rating?
Thompson Preschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Thompson Preschool a charter school?
No, Thompson Preschool is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thompson Preschool a Title I school?
No, Thompson Preschool is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thompson Preschool?
57.0% of students at Thompson Preschool 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
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 284
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.7%
- Phone
- (253) 800-4100
- Area population (ZIP 98445)
- 33,578
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 37
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 98445; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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