Special Services
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Alternative school · Grades PK-12 · City, midsize
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
601 S. 8th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
(253)571-1224NCES ID 530870003275Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 11 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2010, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.1% | 54.5% | ▼ 24.6 pts | |
| Black | 7.0% | 27.3% | ▲ 20.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.3% | 9.1% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 9.1% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 4.7 pts |
Typical home value $469K in zip 98405 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 Special Services
- #25Columbia Junior High SchoolFife School District · 4.6 mi away25th of 139
ELA 46% · Math 29%Compare - #5Curtis Junior HighUniversity Place School District · 5.5 mi away5th of 139
ELA 69% · Math 54%Compare - #96Support SchoolFederal Way School District · 6.6 mi away96th of 139
ELA 17% · Math 17%Compare - #121FirwoodClover Park School District · 7.4 mi away121st of 139
ELA 11% · Math 11%Compare - –Special Education Services/relifeClover Park School District · 7.5 mi awayCompare
- #127Gravelly Lake K-12 AcademyClover Park School District · 7.6 mi away127th of 139
ELA 18% · Math 3%Compare - #68Internet AcademyFederal Way School District · 8.1 mi away68th of 139
ELA 32% · Math 17%Compare - #102Puyallup Online Academy/POAPuyallup School District · 9.3 mi away102nd of 139
ELA 23% · Math 8%Compare
What school district is Special Services in?
Special Services is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Special Services a good school?
Special Services does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of Special Services?
White 55%, Black 27%, Hispanic 9%, American Indian 9% (11 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Special Services cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98405 is $469K 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.