Serving 124 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tumwater Virtual Academy 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#905 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
66%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tumwater Virtual Academy's ranking?
Tumwater Virtual Academy is ranked #905 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Tumwater Virtual Academy?
124 students attend Tumwater Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Tumwater Virtual Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tumwater Virtual Academy?
Tumwater Virtual Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tumwater Virtual Academy offer ?
Tumwater Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Tumwater Virtual Academy part of?
Tumwater Virtual Academy is part of Tumwater School District.
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