Top Rankings
North Thurston School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 15,119 students in North Thurston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in North Thurston School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
24 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
15,119 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
862 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
North Thurston School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.68
# American Indian Students
170 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,138 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
8%
9%
# Hispanic Students
3,609 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
26%
# Black Students
796 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
6,508 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
43%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
474 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
2,379 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
342
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
1,106
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,142
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,143
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,159
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,090
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,130
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,103
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,137
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,171
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,173
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,207
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,134
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,082
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,051 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,671 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$258 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$252 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,051
$18,857
Spending / Student
$16,671
$19,309
Best North Thurston School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aspire Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5900 54th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
836 Deerbrush Dr Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4690
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4690
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #33.
Horizons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4601 67th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4710
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4710
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3025 Marvin Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4670
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4670
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
South Bay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3845 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4640
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #66.
North Thurston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,440 students
Rank: #77.
Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6211 Mullen Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4600
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4600
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #88.
River Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 River Ridge Drive Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4820
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,476 students
Rank: #99.
Olympic View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1330 Horne Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4660
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4660
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #1010.
Timberline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6120 Mullen Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4860
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4860
Grades: 9-12
| 1,404 students
Rank: #1111.
Woodland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4630 Carpenter Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4680
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4680
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #1212.
Pleasant Glade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1920 Abernethy Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4620
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #1313.
Chambers Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Virginia St Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Chinook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4301 6th Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4760
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4760
Grades: 6-8
| 788 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Komachin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3650 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4740
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #1616.
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 College Street Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Grades: K-12
| 367 students
Rank: #1717.
Seven Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Seven Oaks Dr Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4700
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #1818.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4630
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4630
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #1919.
Ignite Family Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 6th Avenue Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4907
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4907
Grades: K-8
| 75 students
Rank: #2020.
Lacey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Homann Dr Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4650
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4650
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #2121.
Salish Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8605 Campus Glen Dr Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4780
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4780
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #2222.
Lydia Hawk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7600 5th Ave Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4610
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4610
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2323.
Nisqually Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Steilacoom Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4770
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4770
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Rank: #2424.
Envision Career Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Thurston School District?
North Thurston School District manages 24 public schools serving 15,119 students.
What is the rank of North Thurston School District?
North Thurston School District is ranked #114 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Thurston School District?
43% of North Thurston School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Thurston School District?
North Thurston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is North Thurston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,671 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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