Michael T Simmons Elementary
Tumwater, WA · Tumwater School District · Grades K-5
362nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 69%▼ Declining
Michael T Simmons Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Michael T Simmons Elementary 362nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 79th in 2019 to 69th in 2025 — declining.
Michael T Simmons Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 236 students tested
Michael T Simmons Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 442 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.6% | 62.0% | ▼ 8.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.1% | 18.6% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.6% | 9.5% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.7% | 5.4% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 3.4% | 1.6% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Michael T Simmons Elementary
Typical home value $559K in zip 98512 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Michael T Simmons Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Tumwater Hill ElementaryTumwater School District · 0.9 mi away476th of 1,174
ELA 55% · Math 48% - 5Peter G Schmidt ElementaryTumwater School District · 1.2 mi away621st of 1,174
ELA 48% · Math 42% - 2Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. KnightMary M Knight School District · 1.6 mi away965th of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 21% - 5Lincoln Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 1.8 mi away616th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 41% - 9Pioneer Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 1.8 mi away234th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 58% - 9Centennial ElementaryOlympia School District · 2.4 mi away206th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 60% - 7Black Lake ElementaryTumwater School District · 2.8 mi away358th of 1,174
ELA 60% · Math 53% - 8McKenny ElementaryOlympia School District · 2.8 mi away334th of 1,174
ELA 60% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Michael T Simmons Elementary in?
Michael T Simmons Elementary is part of the Tumwater School District district in Tumwater, Washington.
Is Michael T Simmons Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Michael T Simmons Elementary 362nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Michael T Simmons Elementary?
White 62%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 5% (442 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Michael T Simmons Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98512 is $559K 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.