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Michael T Simmons Elementary School vs. Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School

Should you attend Michael T Simmons Elementary School or Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Michael T Simmons Elementary School
1205 2nd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School
1919 Road Sixty Five Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Michael T Simmons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Michael T Simmons Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
442 students
428 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Michael T Simmons Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Michael T Simmons Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Michael T Simmons Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Michael T Simmons Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tumwater School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Olympia School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#487 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
#955 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Michael T Simmons Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in WA)
49%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Michael T Simmons Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tumwater School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Olympia School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Michael T Simmons Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tumwater School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Olympia School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Michael T Simmons Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
29
Kindergarten Students
63
50
Grade 1 Students
62
64
Grade 2 Students
75
70
Grade 3 Students
75
68
Grade 4 Students
76
77
Grade 5 Students
71
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Michael T Simmons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tumwater School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Olympia School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Michael T Simmons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tumwater School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Olympia School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Michael T Simmons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tumwater School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Olympia School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Michael T Simmons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tumwater School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Olympia School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
62%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Michael T Simmons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tumwater School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Olympia School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Michael T Simmons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Tumwater School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Olympia School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Michael T Simmons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tumwater School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Olympia School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Michael T Simmons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tumwater School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Olympia School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Michael T Simmons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tumwater School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Olympia School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Michael T Simmons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tumwater School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Olympia School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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