Tumwater School District

621 Linwood Ave Sw
Tumwater, WA 98512-8499
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Tumwater School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,282 students in Tumwater School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Tumwater School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
6,282 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
337 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tumwater School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#64 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
44%
40%
58%
53%
51%
49%
90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
9%
% Hispanic
16%
26%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
66%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,511 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,799 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$112 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,511
$18,796
Spending / Student
$17,799
$19,246

Best Tumwater School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Black Lake Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6345 Belmore-black Lake Road
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7350
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
East Olympia Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8700 Rich Road
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
Michael T Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1205 2nd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7100
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Tumwater High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Israel Road
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #55.
Tumwater Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6335 Littlerock Road Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #66.
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
237 Dennis Street Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #77.
Littlerock Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12710 Littlerock Rd Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #88.
A G West Black Hills High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7741 Littlerock Road Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 792 students
Rank: #99.
Tumwater Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3120 Ridgeview St Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #1010.
George Bush Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2120 83rd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #1111.
New Market High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7299 New Market Street Sw
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Grades: 10-12
| 55 students
Rank: #1212.
Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 32nd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #1313.
Cascadia High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7299 New Market St Sw Bldg E
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7760
Grades: 8-12
| 116 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Market Skills Center
Vocational School
7299 New Market Street Sw
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Grades: 11-12
| 13 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tumwater School District?
Tumwater School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,282 students.
What is the rank of Tumwater School District?
Tumwater School District is ranked #62 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tumwater School District?
66% of Tumwater School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tumwater School District?
Tumwater School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Tumwater School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,799 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 6,282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in WA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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