The School At Pearl Youth Residence serves 27 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 50% in WA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The School At Pearl Youth Residence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The School At Pearl Youth Residence's student population of 27 students has grown by 145% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The School At Pearl Youth Residence is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
8%
5%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The School At Pearl Youth Residence often compared to?
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What is the graduation rate of The School At Pearl Youth Residence?
The graduation rate of The School At Pearl Youth Residence is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 88%.
How many students attend The School At Pearl Youth Residence?
27 students attend The School At Pearl Youth Residence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of The School At Pearl Youth Residence students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The School At Pearl Youth Residence?
The School At Pearl Youth Residence has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does The School At Pearl Youth Residence offer ?
The School At Pearl Youth Residence offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is The School At Pearl Youth Residence part of?
The School At Pearl Youth Residence is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is The School At Pearl Youth Residence located?
The School At Pearl Youth Residence is located in the Central Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 7 other public schools located in Central Tacoma.
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