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 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,715 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
2,715 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Tukwila School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 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
0.78
0.68
# American Indian Students
17 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
653 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
24%
9%
# Hispanic Students
953 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
26%
# Black Students
492 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
18%
5%
# White Students
279 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
11%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
112 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
5%
1%
# Two or more races Students
163 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
165
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
186
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
191
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
155
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
197
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
182
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
194
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
188
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
219
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
224
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
204
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
217
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,431 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,992 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,431
$18,857
Spending / Student
$20,992
$19,309
Best Tukwila School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foster Senior High School
Magnet 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
| 864 students
Rank: #22.
Tukwila Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Cascade View Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Showalter Middle School
Magnet 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
| 574 students
Rank: #55.
Thorndyke Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway To College
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Magnet School
Magnet 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 2,715 students.
What is the rank of Tukwila School District?
Tukwila School District is ranked #283 out of 307 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?
35% of Tukwila School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Tukwila School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,992 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
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