North Thurston Public Schools School District
School District · Lacey, Washington
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
24
14 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,096
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
24
14 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,096
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#185 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,096
$628 vs Washington median
District size
15,197 students
Much larger than Washington median
About North Thurston Public Schools
North Thurston Public Schools is a Lacey, Washington school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 15,197 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. The district invests $17,096 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, North Thurston Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lakes Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, North Thurston Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 42.1% and ELA proficiency of 50.4%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in North Thurston Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Thurston Public Schools with test data.
Schools in North Thurston Public Schools
24 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Lacey
- Total Enrollment
- 15,197
- Teachers (FTE)
- 846
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Thurston Public Schools?
North Thurston Public Schools has 24 schools in total — 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Thurston Public Schools?
The average composite rating for North Thurston Public Schools is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Thurston Public Schools?
North Thurston Public Schools spends $17,096 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Thurston Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Thurston Public Schools is 18:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Thurston Public Schools?
Lakes Elementary School is the highest-rated school in North Thurston Public Schools with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in North Thurston Public Schools?
Across schools in North Thurston Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Thurston Public Schools compare to other districts in Washington?
North Thurston Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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- Issaquah School District (30)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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