WAINWRIGHT

Wainwright is a public middle school that is part of the Tacoma School District school district, located in Tacoma, WA with about 390 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 7th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Wainwright has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wainwright Elementary, located in the West End of Tacoma, Washington, serves as a neighborhood school within the Tacoma Public Schools district. It is known for fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, offering a diverse curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular opportunities.

The school is particularly notable for its integration into the local neighborhood, benefiting from an active parent-teacher association and a strong sense of community support. Wainwright’s educational approach often focuses on the "Whole Child," balancing rigorous classroom instruction with initiatives that support student well-being. By utilizing the resources available in the Tacoma school system, Wainwright strives to provide a stable, inclusive, and supportive campus that prepares its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school grades.

For more information, contact Wainwright at (253) 571-2152 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.