Top Rankings
North Thurston ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools 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 2025-26 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 15,197 students in North Thurston ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in North Thurston ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), 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
2,563 Schools
# Students
15,197 Students
1,102,093 Students
# Teachers
839 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Thurston ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
8%
9%
% Hispanic
24%
26%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
43%
48%
% Hawaiian
3%
2%
% Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
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 $19,247. 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
$19,247
Best North Thurston ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspire Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5900 54th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
836 Deerbrush Dr Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4690
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4690
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Horizons Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4601 67th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4710
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4710
Gr: K-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Forest Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3025 Marvin Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4670
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4670
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6211 Mullen Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4600
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4600
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
South Bay Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3845 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4640
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
North Thurston High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,412 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Timberline High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6120 Mullen Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4860
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4860
Gr: 9-12 | 1,426 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1330 Horne Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4660
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4660
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4630 Carpenter Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4680
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4680
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
River Ridge High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 River Ridge Drive Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4820
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,524 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Ignite Family Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 6th Avenue Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4907
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4907
Gr: K-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Pleasant Glade Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1920 Abernethy Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4620
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Chambers Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6501 Virginia St Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4630
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4630
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Seven Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Seven Oaks Dr Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4700
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4301 6th Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4760
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4760
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Komachin Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3650 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4740
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1919.
Lacey Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2020.
Salish Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8605 Campus Glen Dr Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4780
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4780
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2121.
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 College Street Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Gr: K-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2222.
Lydia Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7600 5th Ave Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4610
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4610
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2323.
Nisqually Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Steilacoom Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4770
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4770
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2424.
Envision Career Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Thurston ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
North Thurston ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 24 public schools serving 15,197 students.
What is the rank of North Thurston ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
North Thurston ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #115 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
43% of North Thurston ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
North Thurston ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is North Thurston ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,585 is less than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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