Tumwater Middle School
Tumwater, WA · Tumwater School District · Grades 6-8
112th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 71%· Stable
Tumwater Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Tumwater Middle School 112th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 71% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2019 to 71th in 2025.
Tumwater Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 639 students tested
Tumwater Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 633 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.7% | 62.7% | ▼ 11.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.3% | 16.0% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.3% | 11.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.5% | 5.5% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 3.1% | 2.4% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Tumwater Middle School
Typical home value $559K in zip 98512 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Tumwater Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8George Bush Middle SchoolTumwater School District · 1.6 mi away106th of 381
ELA 59% · Math 45% - 9Washington Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 3.3 mi away57th of 381
ELA 66% · Math 57% - 9Jefferson Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 4.2 mi away54th of 381
ELA 68% · Math 56% - 7Thurgood Marshall Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 5 mi away143rd of 381
ELA 49% · Math 43% - 6Komachin Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 5.1 mi away170th of 381
ELA 51% · Math 35% - 7Reeves Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 5.2 mi away121st of 381
ELA 54% · Math 43% - 9Aspire Performing Arts AcademyNorth Thurston Public Schools · 5.7 mi away39th of 381
ELA 71% · Math 63% - 6Chinook Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 6.3 mi away186th of 381
ELA 52% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Tumwater Middle School in?
Tumwater Middle School is part of the Tumwater School District district in Tumwater, Washington.
Is Tumwater Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Tumwater Middle School 112th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 71% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Tumwater Middle School?
White 63%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 11%, Asian 6% (633 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Tumwater Middle School 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.