Washington Middle School
Olympia, WA · Olympia School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, small
57th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 85%▼ Declining
3100 CAIN RD SE, Olympia, WA 98501
(360)596-3000NCES ID 530618000935Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Washington Middle School 57th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 85% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 94th in 2019 to 85th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 692 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 741 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.5% | 64.5% | ▼ 12.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.4% | 12.7% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 9.4% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Asian | 11.2% | 8.5% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 2.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $555K in zip 98501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Washington Middle School
- #170Komachin Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 2.2 mi away170th of 381
ELA 51% ▼15 · Math 35% ▼22Compare - #186Chinook Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3 mi away186th of 381
ELA 52% ▼14 · Math 29% ▼28Compare - #121Reeves Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 3.2 mi away121st of 381
ELA 54% ▼12 · Math 43% ▼14Compare - #39Aspire Performing Arts AcademyNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.3 mi away39th of 381
ELA 71% ▲5 · Math 63% ▲6Compare - #112Tumwater Middle SchoolTumwater School District · 3.3 mi away112th of 381
ELA 58% ▼8 · Math 44% ▼13Compare - #54Jefferson Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 3.6 mi away54th of 381
ELA 68% ▲2 · Math 56% ▼1Compare - #106George Bush Middle SchoolTumwater School District · 4.6 mi away106th of 381
ELA 59% ▼7 · Math 45% ▼12Compare - #143Thurgood Marshall Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 4.8 mi away143rd of 381
ELA 49% ▼17 · Math 43% ▼14Compare
What school district is Washington Middle School in?
Washington Middle School is part of the Olympia School District district in Olympia, Washington.
Is Washington Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Middle School 57th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 85% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Middle School?
White 65%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 9% (741 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98501 is $555K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.