Downing, WA
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 5Pre-Kindergarten Offered
2502 N Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-7133
How Downing Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score70
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Downing
340Students
100%Low-Income Students
16Teachers
21 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 52% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 19% | 21% | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 13% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 15% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 15% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 13% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 13% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 13% | 14% | 14% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 7% | 4% |
| Black | 9% | 4% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 58% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17% | 20% | 22% |
| Native American | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Other | 20% | 8% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Downing
57%Math Proficiency
67%Reading Proficiency
62%Average Proficiency
95%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 64% | 56% | 50% |
| Male | 57% | 52% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 50% | 56% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 64% | 55% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 64% | 53% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 61% | 59% |
| Black | 30% | 43% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 60% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 56% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 54% | 43% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 50% | 28% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Downing
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | WA | US |
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Location Map
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