Top Rankings
Tukwila School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,886 students in Tukwila School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Tukwila School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
2,886 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tukwila School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Graduation Rate
84%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)42%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
22%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
36%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
22%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
10%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,692 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,233 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$70 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,692
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,233
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Tukwila School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foster Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4242 S 144th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7900
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Tukwila Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5939 S 149th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7500
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Thorndyke Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4415 S 150th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7600
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Cascade View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13601 32nd Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7700
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Showalter Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4628 S 144th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7800
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway To College
Alternative School
Highline Community College, 24
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 878-3710
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 878-3710
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Renton Technical College
Alternative School
Renton Technical College - You
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7905
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7905
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tukwila Online Learning
Alternative School
4640 S 144th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8018
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8018
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tukwila School District?
Tukwila School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,886 students.
What is the rank of Tukwila School District?
Tukwila School District is ranked #277 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tukwila School District?
36% of Tukwila School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tukwila School District?
Tukwila School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Tukwila School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,233 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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