Naches Trail Elementary School

Naches Trail Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
15305 Waller Rd E,  Tacoma, WA
Bethel School District
2.7
443 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Nancy Sonnenburg
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
41%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
42.9%
State Average
41.7%
Science
46%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
41.4%
Hispanic
22.1%
Two or more races
18.3%
Black
8.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 10 Reviews
1.0 other
7/17/2024
Coming from experience going to this school made me realize how poor teacher’s treat students and don’t care about safety matters or your emotions well being, food was at absolutely disgusting, was overly greased and made a few students nauseous, nor vegetables were added in the menu. In conclusion...
1.0 parent
6/4/2022
The principal of this school does not care about the children's well being. She only care abut herself and how she is seen. She treats certain staff members badly, therefore she is not protecting them against bullying.
1.0 parent
5/18/2022
Disgusting school. When Covid hit my daughter peed her pants and she went to the nurses office to go home but the nurse told her to go back to class. My daughter was sitting in wet pee pants all day. When I called the school to ask why she wasn’t sent home especially with Covid going in and they str...
1.0 parent
5/13/2019
This was the worst experience ever in any educational system. The leadership is biased and inadequate. I strongly advise staying far away from Naches Trail!

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Naches Trail Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Tacoma, WA, in the Frederickson neighborhood, and is served by the Bethel School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 443 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Naches Trail Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $553,463. Discover additional schools in the area, like Spanaway Lake High School, Challenger High School, Franklin Pierce High School, and more. Learn more about what Tacoma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Naches Trail Elementary School.

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