Serving 757 students in grades 6-8, George Bush Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 757 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
George Bush Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Bush Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend George Bush Middle School?
757 students attend George Bush Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of George Bush Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Bush Middle School?
George Bush Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does George Bush Middle School offer ?
George Bush Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is George Bush Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 757 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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