Serving 550 students in grades 6-9, Totem Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Totem Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Totem Middle School's student population of 550 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Totem Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Totem Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1922 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
18%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
23%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
38%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Totem Middle School's ranking?
Totem Middle School is ranked #1922 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Totem Middle School often compared to?
Totem Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marysville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Totem Middle School?
550 students attend Totem Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Totem Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Totem Middle School?
Totem Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Totem Middle School offer ?
Totem Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Totem Middle School part of?
Totem Middle School is part of Marysville School District.
School Reviews
5 10/9/2020
This school has great staff, and they gave my son extra reading help and a tutor that checks on him and me. I am a single mom and they really care about kids.
1 2/25/2020
Took my kids AirPods for no reason and they don't care about bullying.
5 2/21/2019
The school year has been SO much better for son. Its his 6th grade year, and he is doing great! I was a bit worried because his last year at Elementary school, was not good.
2 12/7/2015
This is a horrible school! The educators don't listen to a parents concern at all. They leave you feeling like you weren't heard at all. They turn their heads when children are being bullied and will tell you "we are not getting involved in this." If you have a special needs child, they are not interested in helping your child at all. They stick them in a class where they pretty much color and draw all day. They won't consider sticking them in a place where your child can reach their full potential because they get 3 times the amount to keep them at their school. Totem middle school sets kids up for failure
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