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Wainwright Intermediate School

130 Alameda Ave, Tacoma, WA 98466Tacoma School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–08Non-Charter
373
Students
Total enrolled
$23,190
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 62% vs nat'l
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 6% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 373 students in grades 04–08 in Tacoma, Washington.
62% above average funding
District spends $23,190 per pupil, 62% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Wainwright Intermediate School is a mid-sized middle in Tacoma, Washington, serving grades 04–08 with 373 students. The district invests $23,190 per student — 62% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Wainwright Intermediate School

373
Total Students
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
57%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution182 male · 190 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility57%
National avg 52% · 211 students
Student Composition
33%
19%
14%
25%
Asian6%
White33%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black14%
Multiracial25%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530870001508

Academic Outcomes at Wainwright Intermediate School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 63th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98466

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,190Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$23,190
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,204
Student Support$4,406
Administration$2,783
Operations$3,479
Other$2,319
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $23,190 spent per student, an estimated $10,273 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
30%
State government
57.0%
Local (property tax)
30.2%
Federal programs
12.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $23,190/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Geiger Montessori SchoolSheridan Elementary SchoolBlix Elementary SchoolManitou Park Elementary School
+8 more
↓
Middle
Baker Middle SchoolMason Middle SchoolStewart Middle SchoolMeeker Middle School
+6 more
↓
High School
Lincoln High SchoolStadium High SchoolMount Tahoma High SchoolDr. Dolores Silas High School
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 08
Location—
CountyPierce County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTacoma School District →
Phone: (253)571-2100
NCES ID: 530870001508
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Tacoma seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Tacoma School District
High
Lincoln High School
1,578 students · 09–12
73% FRL
High
Stadium High School
1,571 students · 09–12
● 46 opp36% FRL
High
Mount Tahoma High School
1,430 students · 09–12
● 39 opp71% FRL
High
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
1,114 students · 09–12
● 43 opp45% FRL
Mid
Baker Middle School
694 students · 06–08
● 39 opp74% FRL
Mid
Mason Middle School
659 students · 06–08
● 43 opp29% FRL
Mid
Stewart Middle School
627 students · 06–08
● 39 opp70% FRL
High
Tacoma School of the Arts
624 students · 09–12
● 47 opp49% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
130 Alameda Ave, Tacoma, WA 98466
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.