At a glance
Reported students
665
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428.5
Tumwater Middle School: 665 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
19.6:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 598
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Tumwater Middle School
Tumwater Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Tumwater. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Tumwater School District. NCES reports 665 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.6:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.7%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Tumwater Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.71
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3.96
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.5%
- Hispanic17.7%
- Black2.9%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial11.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tumwater School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
George Bush Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
762 reported students
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
606 reported students
East Olympia Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
579 reported students
A G West Black Hills High School
High · Grades 09–12
753 reported students
Michael T Simmons Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
457 reported students
Tumwater Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
400 reported students
Public schools near Tumwater Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Bush Middle School Middle · Tumwater School District | 06–08 | 762 | 1.6 mi |
| Washington Middle School Middle · Olympia School District | 06–08 | 702 | 3.3 mi |
| Jefferson Middle School Middle · Olympia School District | 06–08 | 462 | 4.2 mi |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School Middle · Olympia School District | 06–08 | 469 | 5 mi |
| Komachin Middle School Middle · North Thurston Public Schools | 06–08 | 640 | 5.1 mi |
| Reeves Middle School Middle · Olympia School District | 06–08 | 394 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tumwater Middle School
What grades does Tumwater Middle School serve?
Tumwater Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Tumwater School District.
How many students attend Tumwater Middle School?
Tumwater Middle School reported 665 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 598 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tumwater Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.6:1, based on 665 students and 34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tumwater Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tumwater Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tumwater School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tumwater Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tumwater Middle School in?
Tumwater Middle School is part of Tumwater School District, based in Tumwater, WA, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tumwater Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include George Bush Middle School (1.6 mi), Washington Middle School (3.3 mi), Jefferson Middle School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.