A review of the data processing operations used by the Tacoma, Washington School District to process its student records is presented. The first section of the paper provides some pertinent statistics about the district's student population and its hardware, software, and computer personnel. Next, a brief review of the results of a computer-usage and attitude survey in the state is offered. The final part of the discussion focuses upon the current status of the districts' data processing operation, including how it has developed and where it is heading. (PB)