For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,566 students in 98512, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98512, WA are Tumwater Middle School, George Bush Middle School and Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98512 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98512, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98512, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tumwater Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6335 Littlerock Road Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7500
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
George Bush Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2120 83rd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7400
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 32nd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Cascadia High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7299 New Market St Sw Bldg E
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7760
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7760
Gr: 8-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98512, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98512, WA include Tumwater Middle School, George Bush Middle School and Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E.
How many public middle schools are located in 98512?
4 public middle schools are located in 98512.
What is the racial composition of students in 98512?
98512 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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