Serving 980 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 980 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Thomas 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 Thomas Middle School is 0.78, which is more 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Middle School?
980 students attend Thomas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Thomas Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Middle School?
Thomas Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Thomas Middle School offer ?
Thomas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 980 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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