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Jefferson Elementary School vs. Skyline Elementary School

Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or Skyline 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.
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School Overview

School
Jefferson Elementary School
4302 North 13th St
Tacoma, WA 98406
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Skyline Elementary School
6301 N. 23rd St
Tacoma, WA 98406
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Skyline Elementary School ranks in the top 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
323 students
372 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Skyline Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Skyline Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Skyline Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Skyline 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 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#182 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
#998 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson 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 Skyline Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in WA)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Skyline 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.
70-74%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Skyline 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.
50-59%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Skyline Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
27
Kindergarten Students
40
76
Grade 1 Students
45
56
Grade 2 Students
43
50
Grade 3 Students
48
41
Grade 4 Students
61
62
Grade 5 Students
55
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jefferson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Skyline 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 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Skyline 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Skyline 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 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Skyline 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 2023-24 school year.
% White
58%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Skyline 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Jefferson 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 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Skyline 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 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
19%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Skyline 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 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Skyline 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 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Skyline 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 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(22-23 School Year Data)
7%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Skyline 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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