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#1642 of 2,228 schools in WA
Waller Road Elementary
Elementary School · Puyallup School District · Tacoma, WA
A Puyallup School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6312 Waller Rd E, Tacoma, WA 98443
- Math 34% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waller Road Elementary score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waller Road Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$117,423
Median home value
$478,300
Median rent
$1,768/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98443; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boze Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Lister Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Harvard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Frank Brouillet ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | Not available | 551 | 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.
Puyallup School District
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #28 of 36
- District spending per student
- $16,882NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waller Road Elementary is listed in Puyallup School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waller Road Elementary
Waller Road Elementary is a public elementary school in Tacoma, WA, part of Puyallup School District, serving approximately 295 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,642 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waller Road Elementary
What grades does Waller Road Elementary serve?
Waller Road Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Waller Road Elementary?
Waller Road Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waller Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waller Road Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waller Road Elementary rank in WA?
Waller Road Elementary ranks #1,642 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Waller Road Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Waller Road Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Waller Road Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waller Road Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Waller Road Elementary a charter school?
No, Waller Road Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waller Road Elementary a Title I school?
No, Waller Road Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waller Road Elementary?
58.6% of students at Waller Road Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- Phone
- (253) 841-8745
- Area population (ZIP 98443)
- 5,787
- Area average commute
- 35.1 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 98443; 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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