Excellent
#54 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 2% in state
University Place Primary
Elementary School · University Place School District · University Pla, WA
An elementary school in University Pla, WA where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2708 W GRANDVIEW DR, University Pla, WA 98466
- Math 74% vs WA 47% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University Place Primary score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University Place Primary 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$94,598
Median home value
$564,400
Median rent
$1,724/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98466; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori in MotionPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| St Charles Borromeo Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Evergreen PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Sunset PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 545 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
University Place School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
University Place Primary is listed in University Place School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Place Primary
University Place Primary is a public elementary school in University Pla, WA, part of University Place School District, serving approximately 520 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about University Place Primary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Place Primary
What grades does University Place Primary serve?
University Place Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend University Place Primary?
University Place Primary has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Place Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at University Place Primary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Place Primary rank in WA?
University Place Primary ranks #54 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is University Place Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
University Place Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 University Place Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Place Primary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is University Place Primary a charter school?
No, University Place Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University Place Primary a Title I school?
No, University Place Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Place Primary?
45.0% of students at University Place Primary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (253) 566-5620
- Area population (ZIP 98466)
- 30,622
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 98466; 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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