Thomas Middle School

11509 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 934 students in grades 6-8, Thomas 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 20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 934 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Woodbrook Middle School serves the northeast part of Lakewood, WA, covering an area of approximately 6.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being about 1.7 miles and the furthest edge located 4.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thomas Middle School's student population of 934 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
934 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Thomas Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Middle School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1688 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

44%
53%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
28%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
13%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
32%
47%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
7%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
16%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
68%
0.78

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
42%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Middle School's ranking?
Thomas Middle School is ranked #1688 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Thomas Middle School often compared to?
Thomas Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like General William H. Harrison Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Middle School?
934 students attend Thomas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Thomas Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Middle School?
Thomas Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas Middle School offer ?
Thomas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Middle School part of?
Thomas Middle School is part of Clover Park School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 934 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Woodbrook Middle School serves the northeast part of Lakewood, WA, covering an area of approximately 6.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being about 1.7 miles and the furthest edge located 4.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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