Tukwila School District

4640 S 144th St
Tukwila, WA 98168-4134
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Tukwila School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,523 students in Tukwila School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Tukwila School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
2,523 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Tukwila School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 70% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WA)
#261 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Tukwila   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
32%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tukwila   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
41%
61%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tukwila   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
75%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Tukwila   School District and public school graduation rate of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.78
0.68
# American Indian Students
18 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
617 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
25%
9%
# Hispanic Students
862 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
25%
# Black Students
467 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
19%
5%
# White Students
279 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
11%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
108 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
1%
# Two or more races Students
147 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
44
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
168
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
154
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
195
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
199
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
197
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
193
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
192
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
189
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
201
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
221
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
205
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
204
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
161
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,214 is higher than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,589 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart display total revenue of Tukwila   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$57 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart display total spending of Tukwila   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,214
$19,148
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Tukwila   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,589
$19,607
This chart display average spending per public school student in Tukwila   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Tukwila School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tukwila Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5939 S 149th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Foster Senior High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4242 S 144th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 776 students
Rank: #33.
Showalter Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4628 S 144th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cascade View Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13601 32nd Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Thorndyke Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4415 S 150th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway To College
Alternative School
Highline Community College, 24
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 878-3710
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Renton Technical College
Alternative School
Renton Technical College - You
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7905
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tukwila Online Learning
Alternative School
4640 S 144th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8018
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tukwila School District?
Tukwila School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,523 students.
What is the rank of Tukwila School District?
Tukwila School District is ranked #225 out of 300 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tukwila School District?
34% of Tukwila School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tukwila School District?
Tukwila School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Tukwila School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,589 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 2,523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 75% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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