Serving 665 students in grades 6-8, Tumwater Middle 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 45% (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 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tumwater Middle School serves the northwest part of Olympia, WA, covering an attendance area of approximately 52.4 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tumwater Middle School's student population of 665 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
665 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Tumwater Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tumwater Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
18%
27%
Black
3%
5%
White
61%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Firewolves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tumwater Middle School's ranking?
Tumwater Middle School is ranked #713 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Tumwater Middle School often compared to?
Tumwater Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Bush Middle School, Washington Middle School, Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Tumwater Middle School?
665 students attend Tumwater Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Tumwater Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tumwater Middle School?
Tumwater Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tumwater Middle School offer ?
Tumwater Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tumwater Middle School part of?
Tumwater Middle School is part of Tumwater School District.
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