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Greenwood Elementary School (Closed 2015)

North Division And Idaho Ave
Tacoma, WA 98433
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greenwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 48% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(13-14)
48%
65%
(13-14)
63%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
26%
26%
Black
12%
5%
White
42%
48%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% WA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% WA state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
337 students attend Greenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Greenwood Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Greenwood Elementary School offer ?
Greenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Greenwood Elementary School part of?
Greenwood Elementary School is part of Clover Park School District.

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