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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tukes Valley Middle School's student population of 455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tukes Valley 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 Tukes Valley Middle School is 0.32, 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
#834 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
82%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tukes Valley Middle School's ranking?
Tukes Valley Middle School is ranked #834 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Tukes Valley Middle School often compared to?
Tukes Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gaiser Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% 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 Tukes Valley Middle School?
455 students attend Tukes Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Tukes Valley Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tukes Valley Middle School?
Tukes Valley Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tukes Valley Middle School offer ?
Tukes Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Tukes Valley Middle School part of?
Tukes Valley Middle School is part of Battle Ground School District.
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