Tukwila School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,959 students in Tukwila School District. Tukwila School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
The top ranked public schools in Tukwila School District are Tukwila Elementary School, Foster Senior High School and Showalter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Tukwila School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 61% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
| School District Name | Tukwila School District |
| School District Website | http://www.tukwilaschools.org/ |
| School District Phone Number | (206) 901-8000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (WA) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 2,437 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,959 Students | 1,115,752 Students |
| # of Teachers | 164 Teachers | 60,358 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Tukwila School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 305 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 57% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #229 out of 305 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 61% |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.78 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 27 Students | 15,565 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Asian Students | 849 Students | 85,277 Students |
| % Asian Students | 29% | 8% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 872 Students | 257,629 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 29% | 23% |
| # of Black Students | 584 Students | 48,227 Students |
| % Black Students | 20% | 4% |
| # of White Students | 324 Students | 601,824 Students |
| % White Students | 11% | 54% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 102 Students | 12,086 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 3% | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 201 Students | 88,891 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 7% | 8% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 26 | 15,751 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 223 | 81,202 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 209 | 83,119 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 232 | 83,362 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 243 | 85,872 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 240 | 87,647 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 233 | 86,952 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 208 | 84,497 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 225 | 82,499 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 196 | 82,140 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 228 | 83,879 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 270 | 82,786 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 210 | 83,702 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 216 | 92,344 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $16,656 is higher than the state median of $14,719. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,849 is higher than the state median of $15,098. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (WA) |
| Total Revenue | $49 MM | $13 MM |
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| Spending | $53 MM | $13 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,656 | $14,719 |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,849 | $15,098 |
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Tukwila School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Tukwila Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 49%5939 S 149th StRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7500
Grades: PK-5 | 542 students
- Rank: #22.Foster Senior High School Math: 35% | Reading: 55%4242 S 144th StRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7902
Grades: 9-12 | 924 students
- Rank: #33.Showalter Middle School Math: 33% | Reading: 42%4628 S 144th StRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7800
Grades: 6-8 | 629 students
- Rank: #44.Cascade View Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 34%13601 32nd Avenue SRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7700
Grades: PK-5 | 492 students
- Rank: #55.Thorndyke Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%4415 S 150th StRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7600
Grades: PK-5 | 372 students
- Rank: #6-76.-7.Gateway Alternative SchoolHighline Community College, 24
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 878-3710
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Rank: #6-76.-7.Youthsource Alternative SchoolRenton Technical College - You
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7905
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
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