B+
Above Average
80/100

Dessie F Evans Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 7911 144th St E, Puyallup, WA 98375
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 61st percentile in Washington
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.10 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 66th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

80
Repit Score
out of 100
916
Students
enrolled
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%61/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%66/100Students gain 1.10 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 66th percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 29% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

School Information

Address 7911 144th St E
City Puyallup
ZIP Code 98375
District 5306960
NCES School ID 530696003690
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98375

Understanding the community around Dessie F Evans Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $103,622
Per Capita Income $37,473
Poverty Rate 5.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 52.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%
High School or Higher 92.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $425,100
Median Rent $2,004
Owner-Occupied 73.1%
Renter-Occupied 26.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dessie F Evans Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 44.2%
Hispanic/Latino 27.6%
Two or More Races 11.8%
Black 6.1%
Asian 6.6%
Pacific Islander 2.6%
American Indian 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 916
Teachers (FTE) 56.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dessie F Evans Elementary?
Dessie F Evans Elementary has a Repit School Score of 80 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dessie F Evans Elementary?
Dessie F Evans Elementary has 916 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1.
What grades does Dessie F Evans Elementary serve?
Dessie F Evans Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dessie F Evans Elementary receive per student?
Dessie F Evans Elementary receives $18,479 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dessie F Evans Elementary in 98375 ▼
Avg Home Value
$550,676
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,840
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
26.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026