Thurgood Marshall Middle School

3939 20th Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 484 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 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thurgood Marshall Middle School's student population of 484 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
484 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

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 0.69, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#980 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
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38%
40%
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53%
53%
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45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
9%
9%
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Hispanic
17%
26%
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Black
8%
5%
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White
50%
48%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
14%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thurgood Marshall Middle School's ranking?
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?
484 students attend Thurgood Marshall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Thurgood Marshall Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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