Gaiser Middle School vs. Tukes Valley Middle School
Should you attend Gaiser Middle School or Tukes Valley Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 763 students in grades 6-8, Gaiser 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 16% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 455 students in grades 5-8, Tukes Valley 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 46% (which is higher 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
763 students
455 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1993 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#834 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
108
Grade 6 Students
262
95
Grade 7 Students
224
132
Grade 8 Students
277
120
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
36%
9%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
45%
82%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
