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Spanaway Elementary School vs. Brookdale Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Spanaway Elementary School
412 165th St S
Spanaway, WA 98387
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Brookdale Elementary School
611 132nd St S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spanaway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brookdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
344 students
487 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spanaway 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 Brookdale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spanaway Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brookdale Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spanaway 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 Brookdale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spanaway Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bethel 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 Brookdale Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Franklin Pierce 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

#1306 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1339 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spanaway 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 Brookdale Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in WA)
38%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spanaway Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bethel 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 Brookdale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spanaway Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bethel 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 Brookdale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Spanaway Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brookdale Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
63
54
Grade 1 Students
55
78
Grade 2 Students
51
97
Grade 3 Students
60
75
Grade 4 Students
50
88
Grade 5 Students
65
95

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Spanaway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bethel 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 Brookdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spanaway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bethel 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 Brookdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spanaway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bethel 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 Brookdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spanaway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bethel 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 Brookdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
35%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spanaway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bethel 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 Brookdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Spanaway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bethel 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 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Brookdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Franklin Pierce 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
17%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spanaway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bethel 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 Brookdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.76
0.79
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spanaway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bethel 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 Brookdale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Franklin Pierce 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
69%
72%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spanaway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bethel 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 Brookdale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Franklin Pierce 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
10%
(22-23 School Year Data)
7%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spanaway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bethel 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 Brookdale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Franklin Pierce 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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