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Rainier Elementary School vs. Sherman Elementary School

Should you attend Rainier Elementary School or Sherman Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rainier Elementary School
2410 Stryker Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98433
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Sherman Elementary School
4415 N 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98407
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Rainier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Sherman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rainier Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sherman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
620 students
424 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rainier Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sherman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rainier Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sherman Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rainier Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sherman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rainier Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clover Park School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tacoma School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#577 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
#242 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rainier Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sherman Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in WA)
62%
(Top 20% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rainier Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clover Park School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tacoma School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rainier Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clover Park School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tacoma School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rainier Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sherman Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
2
Kindergarten Students
136
59
Grade 1 Students
117
64
Grade 2 Students
105
73
Grade 3 Students
99
81
Grade 4 Students
82
75
Grade 5 Students
81
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sherman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rainier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sherman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rainier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sherman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rainier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sherman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
38%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rainier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sherman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Rainier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Sherman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Two or more races
11%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rainier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sherman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rainier Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clover Park School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sherman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tacoma School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rainier Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clover Park School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sherman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tacoma School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rainier Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clover Park School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sherman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tacoma School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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