Science and Math Institute
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, midsize
152nd of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 65%▼ Declining
5501 N. Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
(253)571-2300NCES ID 530870003286Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Science and Math Institute 152nd of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 65% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2019 to 65th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 145 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 604 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2009, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.2% | 55.6% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.0% | 13.7% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.4% | 13.4% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 14.4% | 7.3% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Asian | 7.5% | 7.1% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.0% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2009. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $641K in zip 98407 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Science and Math Institute
- #437Tacoma Online High SchoolTacoma School District · 2.4 mi away437th of 437
ELA 2% ▼66 · Math 2% ▼22Compare - #251Dr. Dolores Silas High SchoolTacoma School District · 3.1 mi away251st of 437
ELA 54% ▼14 · Math 16% ▼8Compare - –Remann Hall Juvenile Detention CenterTacoma School District · 3.3 mi awayCompare
- #371The School at Pearl Youth ResidenceTacoma School District · 3.5 mi away371st of 437
ELA 20% ▼48 · Math 20% ▼4Compare - #297Henderson Bay Alt High SchoolPeninsula School District · 4.1 mi away297th of 437
ELA 48% ▼20 · Math 10% ▼14Compare - #42Gig Harbor HighPeninsula School District · 4.1 mi away42nd of 437
ELA 82% ▲14 · Math 49% ▲25Compare - #120Stadium High SchoolTacoma School District · 4.5 mi away120th of 437
ELA 63% ▼5 · Math 36% ▲12Compare - #383Foss High SchoolTacoma School District · 4.6 mi away383rd of 437
ELA 30% ▼38 · Math 7% ▼17Compare
What school district is Science and Math Institute in?
Science and Math Institute is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Science and Math Institute a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Science and Math Institute 152nd of 437 Washington high schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Science and Math Institute?
White 56%, Hispanic 14%, Two or more races 13%, Black 7% (604 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Science and Math Institute cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98407 is $641K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.