Park Avenue Center serves 32 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
41%
5%
White
50%
48%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% WA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% WA state average).
How many students attend Park Avenue Center?
32 students attend Park Avenue Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Park Avenue Center students are White, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Avenue Center?
Park Avenue Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Park Avenue Center offer ?
Park Avenue Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Park Avenue Center part of?
Park Avenue Center is part of Tacoma School District.
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