How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dieringer School District | Tacoma School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lake Tapps, Washington | TACOMA, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 1,402 | 28,311 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 66 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 17.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dieringer School District | Tacoma School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,672 | $23,190 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.1% | 12.8% |
| State Revenue | 52.2% | 57.0% |
| Local Revenue | 39.6% | 30.2% |
Dieringer School District
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Tacoma School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dieringer School District | Tacoma School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.6% | 34.5% |
| African American | 4.2% | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% | 22.6% |
| Asian | 11.7% | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.1% | 3.9% |
| Multiracial | 10.3% | 17.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.1% | 48.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dieringer School District | Tacoma School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 84 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 482.8:1 | 328.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.0% | 57.2% |
School Types
Dieringer School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Tacoma School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.