Tukes Valley Middle School vs. Gaiser Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
455 students
763 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#834 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1993 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
108
-
Grade 6 Students
95
262
Grade 7 Students
132
224
Grade 8 Students
120
277
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
36%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
82%
45%
% Hawaiian
1%
3%
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
12%
