Enrollment
665
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tumwater, WA
Tumwater Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tumwater Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530910001545
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tumwater Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 13
- public schools in Tumwater · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tumwater Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tumwater Middle School ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Tumwater, WA.
School address
District: Tumwater School District · Washington
NCES ID 530910001545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tumwater Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tumwater Middle School
Tumwater Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Tumwater, Washington, enrolling 665 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 665 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 428 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #143.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Tumwater School District spends $15,498 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tumwater's middle schools, it stands alongside George Bush Middle School (762 students): Tumwater Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 20.1:1).
Tumwater School District also operates Tumwater High School (1,117 students) and George Bush Middle School (762 students) alongside Tumwater Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tumwater Middle School compares
Tumwater Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 46% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Washington - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,498
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 3.9%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Tumwater Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tumwater School District, which includes Tumwater Middle School.
$15,498
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 62.2%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Tumwater Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Bush Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A G West Black Hills High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peter G Schmidt Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Olympia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tumwater Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~665 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tumwater Middle School
How many students attend Tumwater Middle School?
Tumwater Middle School has 665 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tumwater, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tumwater Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tumwater Middle School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tumwater Middle School?
24.2% of students at Tumwater Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tumwater Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tumwater Middle School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Tumwater, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tumwater Middle School?
Tumwater Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tumwater Middle School rank among public schools in Tumwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Tumwater Middle School ranks #1 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.
Is Tumwater Middle School a good school?
Tumwater Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tumwater School District?
Besides Tumwater Middle School, Tumwater School District also operates Tumwater High School (1,117 students), George Bush Middle School (762 students), and A G West Black Hills High School (753 students). See the Tumwater School District district page for the complete list.
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