Thunder Mountain Middle School
Thunder Mountain Middle School serves 469 students in grades 6-8.
Thunder Mountain Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 6-8
- Students: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thunder Mountain Middle School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thunder Mountain Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Thunder Mountain Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
18%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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