Serving 441 students in grades 6-8, Thurgood Marshall Middle School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Thurgood Marshall Middle School's student population of 441 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
Thurgood Marshall Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#980 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
53%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Thurgood Marshall Middle School is ranked #980 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Thurgood Marshall Middle School often compared to?
Thurgood Marshall Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
441 students attend Thurgood Marshall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Thurgood Marshall Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Middle School offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Middle School part of?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School is part of Olympia School District.
In what neighborhood is Thurgood Marshall Middle School located?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School is located in the Goldcrest neighborhood of Olympia, WA.
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