North Thurston School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 15,119 students in North Thurston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in North Thurston School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
North Thurston School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.68
# American Indian Students
170 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,138 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
8%
9%
# Hispanic Students
3,609 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
26%
# Black Students
796 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
6,508 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
43%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
474 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
2,379 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
9%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
342
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
1,106
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,142
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,143
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,159
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,090
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,130
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,103
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,137
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,171
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,173
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,207
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,134
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,082
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,051 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,671 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to North Thurston School District?
North Thurston School District manages 24 public schools serving 15,119 students.
What is the rank of North Thurston School District?
North Thurston School District is ranked #114 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Thurston School District?
43% of North Thurston School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Thurston School District?
North Thurston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is North Thurston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,671 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 24 schools
Grades: 01-12
Enrollment: 15,119 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 30% in WA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
