Serving 644 students in grades 6-8, Tolt Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tolt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
School Overview
Tolt Middle School's student population of 644 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tolt Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tolt Middle School is 0.46, 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
#390 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tolt Middle School's ranking?
Tolt Middle School is ranked #390 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Tolt Middle School often compared to?
Tolt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northshore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Tolt Middle School?
644 students attend Tolt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Tolt Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tolt Middle School?
Tolt Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tolt Middle School offer ?
Tolt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tolt Middle School part of?
Tolt Middle School is part of Riverview School District.
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