- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tumwater, WA
George Bush Middle School
Federal NCES profile for George Bush Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530910001734
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Bush Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Tumwater · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
George Bush Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Bush Middle School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Tumwater, WA.
School address
District: Tumwater School District · Washington
NCES ID 530910001734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
George Bush Middle School held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 530910001734 · Tumwater, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 20.1:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tumwater High School (1,117 students)
George Bush Middle School held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
George Bush Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tumwater High
Tumwater High School
1,117 students
- This school
George Bush Middle School
762 students
- A G West Black
A G West Black Hills High School
753 students
- Tumwater Middl
Tumwater Middle School
665 students
- Peter G Schmid
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
606 students
- East Olympia E
East Olympia Elementary
579 students
What this shows George Bush Middle School reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Bush Middle School compares
George Bush Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Washington - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, George Bush Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tumwater School District reports $16,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Bush Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A G West Black Hills High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tumwater Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peter G Schmidt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Olympia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Bush Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Tumwater
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~762 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about George Bush Middle School
How many students attend George Bush Middle School?
George Bush Middle School has 762 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tumwater, WA. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Bush Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Bush Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Bush Middle School?
32.3% of students at George Bush Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Bush Middle School?
The largest demographic group at George Bush Middle School is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Tumwater, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Bush Middle School?
George Bush Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Bush Middle School rank among public schools in Tumwater?
By Resource Investment Index, George Bush Middle School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Tumwater, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tumwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Tumwater School District?
Besides George Bush Middle School, Tumwater School District also operates Tumwater High School (1,117 students), A G West Black Hills High School (753 students), and Tumwater Middle School (665 students). See the Tumwater School District district page for the complete list.