Sheryl McLaren
Best Choice Realty LLC
(253) 300-1039
114 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$650,000 Price
Whittier Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
777 Elm Tree Ln,
Tacoma, WA
Tacoma School District
School Details
Head of School
Dan Tharp
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Niche Grade
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
58.7%
State Average
41.7%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
379:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
35.3%
Two or more races
20.9%
Hispanic
19%
Black
17.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.8%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
10/19/2024
Mom of a 1st grader and kindergartener. It's our second year and we couldn't be happier. Great teachers and staff, warm and welcoming environment and community, and my kids love going to school!
2/7/2018
Former Panther here and now a Mom of a Kindergarten student. My whole family lives in Fircrest and both my nieces have also attended Whittier and are now in 8th and 10th grade. I was so excited for my son to start school here but it’s not the same as it once was. The boundaries have been revised sin...
11/15/2017
I have a high performing second grader and a special needs preschooler who is on his second year of peer modeling this year and we have had the best experience. My oldest's teachers have been caring and my child is excited to tell me what she has learned every day. I especially love the newsletters...
5/12/2017
Whittier use to be the best school in the Tacoma district but has gone down hill over the last couple of years. I have three children who have all attended and my youngest is currently in 2nd grade. I have to walk her to her line in the morning due to constant bullying by some of children. The thing...
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
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Sheryl McLaren
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Shannon Patterson
Shannon Patterson
Responds QuicklyWindermere Prof Partners
(253) 303-5737
31 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$731,095 Price
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Trisha Huerta
Trisha Huerta
Coldwell Banker Bain
(253) 528-7455
27 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$741,000 Price
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Jessica Taylor
Jessica Taylor
Real Broker LLC
(253) 900-2208
30 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$676,250 Price
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Virginia Everard
Virginia Everard
Best Choice Realty LLC
(970) 367-1092
118 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$660,000 Price
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Arron Carr
Arron Carr
Skyline Properties, Inc.
(253) 465-7361
124 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$688,000 Price
Map
Attendance Zone
About Fircrest
List Price Range
$448K - $946K
Homes For Sale
7
Average Home Value
$639,460
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
33%
Household Income
$113,986
% of College Grads
39.8%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,925 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
34.0%
Homes for Sale
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$650,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,050 Sq Ft
- 4801 66th Ave W
- New 6 days ago
Move-in ready University Place charmer w/ brand new septic system & new ADU on the lower level! This home is perfect for multi-generational living or passive income w/ private entrance to the downstairs. New windows throughout the home, new HVAC, bathroom vanity, quartz counters in the kitchen & sta...
Laura Anderson Windermere Prof Partners
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$589,950
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,675 Sq Ft
- 5415 58th Avenue Ct W
- Unit 79
- New 20 days ago
Enjoy easy living in this single-level condo in the gated Pemberton Creek community. The large central kitchen offers granite counters, tiled backsplash and a five-burner gas range, perfect for casual or gourmet cooks alike. Vaulted ceilings and a cozy gas fireplace make the family room inviting. Th...
Joshua Hall John L. Scott, Inc
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$455,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,544 Sq Ft
- 4001 Flora Dr
- New 21 days ago
Tucked away in the heart of Fircrest, this spacious 3 bed condo offers light-filled, low-maintenance living. The updated kitchen features solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample cabinet space—perfect for everyday cooking or entertaining. Vaulted ceilings and a cozy gas firep...
Chris Stewart Hawkins Poe
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$1,495 - $1,795 per month
- Orchard Crest Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 645+ Sq Ft
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- University Place, WA
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$1,425 - $1,675 per month
- Hiddenvale
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 665+ Sq Ft
- 5726 59th Street Ct W
- University Place, WA
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$1,495 - $2,195 per month
- Valley View
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 700+ Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 10th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Fircrest Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
China Lake Nature Area
Paradise Pond Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Gene Goodwin Memorial Tot Lot
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Playground
Thelma Gilmur Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Whittier Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Tennis
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