Tumwater Hill Elementary School
Tumwater Hill Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Tumwater Hill Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (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 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Tumwater Hill Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 422 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Rankings
Tumwater Hill Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Tumwater Hill Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #636 out of 2052 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 50% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 10% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 62% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tumwater School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Tumwater Hill Elementary School is Thurs County Juv Det/tumwater West E (0.8 miles away)
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- Olympia Thurs County Juv Det/tumwater West E Reading: PS% Grades: 6-12 | 8 students
0.8 miles
2801 32nd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198 0.8 6-12 8 - Olympia Michael T Simmons Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 70%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 699 students10
1.0 miles
1205 2nd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7100 1 PK-5 699 - Olympia Gravity High School Alternative School
Magnet School Grades: 11-13 | 391 students
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6005 Tyee Dr. Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 426-1200 1.5 11-13 391 - Olympia Lincoln Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 278 students10
1.5 miles
213 21st Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6400 1.5 K-5 278 - Olympia Tumwater Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 67%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 711 students10
1.8 miles
6335 Littlerock Road Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7500 1.8 6-8 711
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