Michael T Simmons Elementary
Tumwater, WA · Tumwater School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, small
362nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 69%▼ Declining
1205 2nd Avenue SW, Tumwater, WA 98512
(360)709-7100NCES ID 530910001542Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 236 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 442 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.9% | 62.0% | ▼ 14.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.5% | 18.6% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.6% | 9.5% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.9% | 5.4% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.1 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 $559K in zip 98512 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 Michael T Simmons Elementary
- #476Tumwater Hill ElementaryTumwater School District · 0.9 mi away476th of 1,174
ELA 55% = · Math 48% ▼10Compare - #621Peter G Schmidt ElementaryTumwater School District · 1.2 mi away621st of 1,174
ELA 48% ▼7 · Math 42% ▼16Compare - #965Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. KnightMary M Knight School District · 1.6 mi away965th of 1,174
ELA 40% ▼15 · Math 21% ▼37Compare - #616Lincoln Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 1.8 mi away616th of 1,174
ELA 49% ▼6 · Math 41% ▼17Compare - #234Pioneer Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 1.8 mi away234th of 1,174
ELA 69% ▲14 · Math 58% =Compare - #206Centennial ElementaryOlympia School District · 2.4 mi away206th of 1,174
ELA 71% ▲16 · Math 60% ▲2Compare - #358Black Lake ElementaryTumwater School District · 2.8 mi away358th of 1,174
ELA 60% ▲5 · Math 53% ▼5Compare - #334McKenny ElementaryOlympia School District · 2.8 mi away334th of 1,174
ELA 60% ▲5 · Math 55% ▼3Compare
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.