D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Reed Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1802 S 36th St, Tacoma, WA 98418
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in Washington
Resources
A+
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

45
Repit Score
out of 100
357
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%12/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% 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 −15 points worse 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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−12 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White70%50%reading +2 pts, math -13 pts41st percentile (list)
Black55%35%reading +16 pts, math +3 pts75th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts35th percentile (list)
Asian50%10%reading -23 pts, math -63 pts3rd percentile (list)
Multiracial45%45%reading -19 pts, math -13 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income47%37%reading +5 pts, math -1 pts51st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1802 S 36th St
City Tacoma
ZIP Code 98418
District 5308700
NCES School ID 530870001494
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98418

Understanding the community around Reed Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,264
Per Capita Income $37,642
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%
High School or Higher 88.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $346,300
Median Rent $1,468
Owner-Occupied 66.0%
Renter-Occupied 34.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Reed Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 26.1%
Hispanic/Latino 24.9%
Two or More Races 21.0%
White 18.5%
Asian 4.2%
Pacific Islander 4.8%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 357
Teachers (FTE) 27.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Reed Elementary School?
Reed Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Reed Elementary School?
Reed Elementary School has 357 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Reed Elementary School serve?
Reed Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Reed Elementary School receive per student?
Reed Elementary School receives $23,190 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Reed Elementary School in 98418 ▼
Avg Home Value
$417,506
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,730
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
34.0%

Other Schools in 98418

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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