- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Tumwater Middle School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 530910001545 · Tumwater, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 20.2:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tumwater High School (1,117 students)
Tumwater Middle School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tumwater Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tumwater High
Tumwater High School
1,117 students
- George Bush Mi
George Bush Middle School
762 students
- A G West Black
A G West Black Hills High School
753 students
- This school
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 Tumwater Middle School reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tumwater Middle School compares
Tumwater 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Tumwater School District reports $16,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~665 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.