Top Rankings
Tukwila School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,828 students in Tukwila School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Tukwila School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
2,828 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Tukwila School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#278 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.69
# American Indian Students
16 Students
14,077 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
652 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
23%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,006 Students
284,936 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
26%
# Black Students
583 Students
52,278 Students
% Black Students
21%
5%
# White Students
263 Students
529,029 Students
% White Students
9%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
107 Students
15,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
2%
# Two or more races Students
171 Students
97,437 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
161
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
191
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
193
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
200
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
166
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
223
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
196
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
207
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
197
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
233
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
232
88,755
# Students in 11th Grade:
232
87,581
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
91,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,495 is higher 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 $20,153 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,495
$18,796
Spending / Student
$20,153
$19,246
Best Tukwila School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foster Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4242 S 144th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7900
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 893 students
Rank: #22.
Tukwila Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5939 S 149th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7500
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Cascade View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13601 32nd Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7700
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Showalter Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4628 S 144th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7800
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #55.
Thorndyke Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4415 S 150th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7600
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway To College
Alternative School
Highline Community College, 24
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 878-3710
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 878-3710
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Renton Technical College
Alternative School
Renton Technical College - You
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7905
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7905
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tukwila Online Learning
Alternative School
4640 S 144th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8018
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8018
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tukwila School District?
Tukwila School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,828 students.
What is the rank of Tukwila School District?
Tukwila School District is ranked #279 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tukwila School District?
36% of Tukwila School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tukwila School District?
Tukwila School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Tukwila School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,153 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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