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 2025 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 15,197 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
24 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
15,197 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
839 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
North Thurston School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 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
0.69
# American Indian Students
175 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,114 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
8%
9%
# Hispanic Students
3,640 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
26%
# Black Students
778 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
6,509 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
43%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
487 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
2%
# Two or more races Students
2,437 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
365
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
1,037
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,125
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,176
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,136
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,167
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,128
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,111
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,109
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,169
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,176
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,193
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,202
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,103
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,963 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,585 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$258 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$252 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,963
$18,796
Spending / Student
$16,585
$19,246
Best North Thurston School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Meadows Elementary 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
| 735 students
Rank: #33.
Horizons Elementary 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
| 561 students
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Forest Elementary 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
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
South Bay Elementary 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
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
North Thurston High 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
| 1,412 students
Rank: #77.
Lakes Elementary 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
| 500 students
Rank: #88.
River Ridge High 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
| 1,524 students
Rank: #99.
Olympic View Elementary 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
| 609 students
Rank: #1010.
Timberline High 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
| 1,426 students
Rank: #1111.
Woodland Elementary 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: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1212.
Pleasant Glade Elementary 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
| 507 students
Rank: #1313.
Chambers Prairie Elementary 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
| 494 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Chinook Middle 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
| 710 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Komachin Middle 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
| 642 students
Rank: #1616.
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative 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
| 365 students
Rank: #1717.
Seven Oaks Elementary 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
| 430 students
Rank: #1818.
Mountain View Elementary 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
| 728 students
Rank: #1919.
Ignite Family Academy
Alternative 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
| 93 students
Rank: #2020.
Lacey Elementary 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
| 373 students
Rank: #2121.
Salish Middle 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
| 787 students
Rank: #2222.
Lydia Hawk Elementary 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
| 499 students
Rank: #2323.
Nisqually Middle 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
| 815 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
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Thurston School District?
North Thurston School District manages 24 public schools serving 15,197 students.
What is the rank of North Thurston School District?
North Thurston School District is ranked #114 out of 306 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 equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is North Thurston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,585 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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