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Schools in Frederickson · Bethel School District

Frederickson’s public schools score below 57% of Washington districts on tests and graduation

Math proficiency in Frederickson’s districts is 33%, below the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Frederickson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

#197of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
49%
▼ 4 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
33%
▼ 7 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
79%
▼ 5 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.2K
▼ 12% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.4
WA 17.7 · larger classes
Schools in town
5
12,073 students on the public path
In brief

Frederickson’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 236 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Frederickson’s, its schools beat 27%, lower than their 43% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 49% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 53% and 40% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,236 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then seven middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Cascade Christian Schools - Frederickson Elem. (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Frederickson’s grade

B− Test scoresC− Graduation

C+: better than 43% of Washington school districts, #197 of 285 Washington towns. Both inputs trail the Washington average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 43%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (236)Better than 27%
C+B−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 10,454 test results and a graduating class of 1,528 could put Frederickson anywhere from C+ to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 95% of Frederickson’s students in the tested grades sat them (10,437 in math, 10,470 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Frederickson, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
6–87 middle schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores

Frederickson’s public schools are run by Bethel School District, which also serves Roy. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Bethel School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 35 schools · 21,450 students, up 7% since 2020–21 · 18.4 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$16,236WA $18,444 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading49%
State average 53.4% · 10470 students tested
Math33%
State average 40.1% · 10437 students tested

Frederickson vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Frederickson’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
FredericksonC+Bethel

Every school in Frederickson

15 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Fredericksonby address
Naches Trail Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Tacoma
519 students16:1Rate it →
Clover Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Tacoma
617 students16:1Rate it →
Frederickson Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Puyallup
527 students15:1Rate it →
Also serving Fredericksonin other towns
Elk Plain School of Choice
Elementary · Grades K–8 · Spanaway
574 students17:1Rate it →
Liberty Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Spanaway
857 students21:1Rate it →
Spanaway Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Tacoma
766 students23:1Rate it →
Cedarcrest Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Spanaway
765 students22:1Rate it →
Bethel Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Spanaway
661 students21:1Rate it →
Frontier Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Graham
620 students21:1Rate it →
Cougar Mountain Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Graham
605 students21:1Rate it →
Graham Kapowsin High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Graham
2,087 students24:1Rate it →
Spanaway Lake High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Spanaway
1,787 students23:1Rate it →
Bethel High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Spanaway
1,688 students22:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Pierce County Skills Center
High · Grades 8–12 · Puyallup
Career and Technical
355 students24:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Cascade Christian Schools - Frederickson Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Tacoma
Private · Religious
353 students21:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Bethel Elementary Learning Academy).

Questions about Frederickson’s schools

Are Frederickson’s schools good?

On Washington’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Frederickson children attend score below 57% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #197 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 27%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Frederickson in?

Bethel School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 21,450 students in 35 schools (2024–25).

Where do Frederickson kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Graham Kapowsin High School, Spanaway Lake High School and Bethel High School.

What is Frederickson’s graduation rate?

79% of the class of 2023 in Bethel School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Frederickson spend per student?

$16,236 in Bethel School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Frederickson?

Yes: Cascade Christian Schools - Frederickson Elem. (religious, grades PK–6, 353 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.