The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in Science. The lowest is 41% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Mann Elementary School
Mann Elementary School is a regular public elementary school in Tacoma, Washington, part of the Tacoma School District. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is located on South 52nd Street in Tacoma, a mid-sized port city and the county seat of Pierce County. Tacoma combines a working waterfront and industrial port with distinct residential neighborhoods and a downtown cultural district that includes museums, theaters, and restaurants. Key economic sectors include healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, educational services, and transportation and warehousing tied to the Port of Tacoma. The city is home to the University of Washington Tacoma campus, the University of Puget Sound, and other higher education institutions.
Mann Elementary enrolls a student body that is diverse in race and ethnicity. The largest groups are White students and Hispanic students, each making up roughly a quarter of the enrollment, followed by students who identify as two or more races, Black students, Asian students, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander students, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that many families come from lower-income backgrounds. The school does not report counts for students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the special education and language support services available.
Academically, the school administers the Washington state assessments in math, English language arts, and science for grades three through five. Results from the 2024-25 school year show that student proficiency in English language arts is higher than in math at most grade levels, with fifth-grade science proficiency also reported. Math proficiency is lower across the tested grades. Because only one year of testing data is available, there is no trend to compare. When placed against other school districts in Pierce County, Mann Elementary’s overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint of the county’s districts. This suggests that, in this single snapshot, the school’s academic performance is solid relative to local peers, though a family may want to examine how achievement varies by student group and how the school supports progress in math.
No information is available about chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, staffing ratios, or course access for this school. Since Mann Elementary serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The school’s Title I status is also not reported in the available data, so it is unclear whether the school receives federal funding to support low-income students. A parent seeking detail on these topics would need to contact the school or the district directly.
Housing in the area around the school reflects the broader Tacoma market, with home values and rents that have seen modest recent changes. The typical home value in the school’s zip code is somewhat below the Washington state average. Renters in the area generally pay a moderate share of household income for housing, and the gap between renting and buying is noticeable. The city of Tacoma has seen steady population growth and an active housing development initiative, though homeownership rates remain below the national average.
Program offerings at Mann Elementary were not listed in the data provided. The school website would be a good next step to learn about any specialized programs, enrichment activities, before- or after-care, or community partnerships. A district-level search for recent boundary changes or school closures in Tacoma Public Schools turned up little publicly reported information as of mid-2025, so families should verify attendance boundaries directly with the district.
This school may fit a family looking for a neighborhood elementary school in a diverse urban setting with a student body that reflects the wider city’s mix of backgrounds. The academic picture is one of moderate proficiency that compares favorably with other schools in the county, though math achievement is an area where results are weaker than in reading. Families who prioritize strong special education or English learner services should clarify what is available, since those data are missing from the public record.
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